Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Air test and evaluation squadron two three vx23 nawcad. Sikorsky mh60r seahawk info, avionics, budgetcosts. They are flown exclusively by the us armys 160th special operations aviation regiment soar. The mh60s replaced the aging fleet of h46d helicopters, which led to significant reductions. Another major design of the mh60s is a common cockpit, which is shared with the new mh60r.
Oct 14, 20 they are the only ones who operate mh 60ls and all theirs are black. Mh60r seahawk multimission naval helicopter airforce. Additionally, the command was responsible for conducting search and rescue sar with the mh 60s for the southern california and high desert region. Mh 60s 251 that interrupted or delayed lcs mcm activities. Here is some more info on the bhd mh 60ls if you decide to go that way. The usa, in contrast, decided to upgrade existing h60 designs for the army and navy. Mh 60r shares the same mh 60 multifunction digital glass cockpit as the mh 60s helicopter. The mh60 test program consists of numerous system upgrades and. The mh60s with its glass cockpit incorporates active matrix liquid crystal displays, used to facilitate pilot and copilot vertical and horizontal situation presentations. Study 30 h60 eaws hydraulics flashcards from joseph d. Theyre larger than the h60s, make heavy use of corrosionproof composites, and add new features like rear ramps.
The mh 60 helicopter is fitted with dual controls and accommodates a pilot, copilot, and tactical mission officer. Another major design feature of the mh 60r is a socalled common cockpit shared with the mh 60s seahawk fleet combat support helicopter. In august 2005, general electrics ct78b5 turboshaft engine rated at 2,600shafthorsepower shp was selected to power the newest us army special operations aircraft. Navy is beginning operational evaluation opeval of the mh 60r mh 60s multi mission helicopter, the next generation submarine hunter, cargo, search and rescue, and surface attack helicopter that will replace the fleets legacy sh60b and sh60f seahawk aircraft. Di integration, operational flight program ofp block upgrades to mission and. Mh60s omia has core functionality that may be enhanced via optional software and hardware. Decals for 5 academy mh60 finescale modeler essential. The initial designation of the knighthawk was ch 60s to designate its cargo mission. The night stalkers fly the mh 60 mike in 2 main roles. The sikorsky mh 60s seahawk aka knighthawk fleet combat support helicopter is a versatile twinengine helicopter used to maintain forward deployed fleet sustainability through rapid airborne delivery of materials and personnel to support amphibious operations through search and rescue coverage and to provide an organic airborne mine countermeasures capability. James short, ms2 program manager for h60 logistics and sustainment.
List of airframes of the sikorsky mh 60s seahawk helicopter. Mh 60s blackhawk 3d model available on turbo squid, the worlds leading provider of digital 3d models for visualization, films, television, and games. We sell and inventory used and new uh60 black hawk, mh 60s seahawk gse. The final mh60s block 3b version, which will make up the vast majority of the fleet after all retorfits are done, will begin production using sysconfig 58 software and the upgrades described above for the mh60r block 2, plus the dals downed aircrew locator system. Find mh 60s stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the shutterstock collection. Block 3b, armed helicopter block 3a with addition of tactical datalink link 16 and tiebeam to the external weapon system pylon to support the required weight of the loaded lau61s. Fly with the tridents of hsc9 in this hand crafted mh 60s. Jun 01, 2012 whatever the mission, the seahawk common cockpit interfaces mh 60r and 60s crews with their databused systems.
You could also build a generic 160th soar mh 60l using just the generic od green decals wout using any of the aircraft specific markings. No ngons are used, which makes it suitable for further subdivision. The multimission sikorsky mh 60s knighthawk helicopter entered service in february 2002. The mh60r and mh60s multimission combat helicopters are the two pillars of the cnos naval helicopter concept of operations conops for the 21st century. Study 30 h 60 eaws hydraulics flashcards from joseph d. The mh60s, as well as almds and amns integrated on an lcsbased mh60s have not completed cybersecurity testing. What sized pallets fit in the mh 60s and what side goes forward and aft. Nov 26, 2019 the mh 60m is a variant intended to support us army special operations missions.
Mh 60s provides stateoftheart controls, displays and decision aids as well as a sophisticated, fullyintegrated sensor suite. The us navy is expected to acquire a total of 237 of the mh 60s helicopters, to carry out missions such as vertical replenishment, combat search and rescue, special warfare support and airborne mine countermeasures. You can view all the available gse for the uh60 black hawk, mh 60s seahawk aircraft below. Thus, the probability that the mh60s and its mission kit can complete three 2. List of us navy fact sheets on weapon systems and select organizations. Mh60s knighthawk seahawk multimission naval helicopter. With its stateoftheart avionics, mission systems and cockpit, the mh60r is the worlds most capable naval helicopter available today. The p3c update iii block modification upgrade program bmup converts. Navy for logistics, troop transport, organic airborne mine countermeasures oamcm and armed helicopter to include combat search and rescue missions, the mh 60s is an. Navy fleet, the mh60r seahawk helicopter elevates tactical maritime mission capability to a new level, by far surpassing previous fleet capability.
Sikorsky uh60 black hawk, mh60s seahawk ground support. Each model is carefully carved from wood and hand painted to provide a piece youll treasure. Thousands of new, highquality pictures added every day. What can be said about that paint job that hasnt already been said about afghanistan. The sikorsky mh60s seahawk aka knighthawk fleet combat support helicopter is a versatile twinengine helicopter used to maintain forward deployed fleet sustainability through rapid airborne delivery of materials and personnel to support amphibious. The mh60r seahawk missions are antisubmarine warfare, antisurface warfare. How to tell a mh60r from a mh60s page 3 air warriors.
Mh60r seahawk antisubmarine warfare helicopter military. Rr110 digital by naval helicopter association, inc issuu. Whatever the mission, the seahawk common cockpit interfaces mh 60r and 60s crews with their databused systems. The final mh 60s block 3b version, which will make up the vast majority of the. With its glass cockpit, the mh 60r incorporates active matrix liquid crystal displays used to facilitate pilot and copilot vertical and horizontal situation presentations.
The maiden flight of the mh 60r took place in july 2001. It was later changed to mh 60s due to its expanded multimission role. Original designation ch 60s knighthawk change to mh 60s. While i wait for a bunch of decals to arrive for a bunch of models i might as well startanother. For the mh47 and mh60 aircraft only, procurement includes new. The sikorsky sh60mh60 seahawk or sea hawk is a twin turboshaft engine, multimission united states navy helicopter based on the united states army uh60 black hawk and a member of the sikorsky s70 family.
The mh60s is a helicopter modified into three variants. Mh60s block 3a armed helicopter weapon system ahws the mh60s, with the armed helicopter weapon system ahws upgrade, as tested, is operationally effective and suitable. Navy as the primary antisubmarine warfare antisurface weapon system for open ocean and littoral zones, the mh60r seahawk helicopter is the worlds most advanced maritime helicopter. Jan 31, 2020 the mh 60s and the mh 60r will reduce the number of shipboard helicopters within the us navy from seven types to only two types. Cotf completed testing of the mh60s block 2 airborne. The first lowrate initial production lrip helicopters were remanufactured sh60bs but following mh 60rs are all newbuild. The squadron conducted the first integrated training exercise involving the mh 60s block 3b while conducting joint training with navy, marine corps, army, and air force personnel. Mh60s in 2 helicopter group build arc discussion forums.
These marines are using 3d printers to make face masks. The mh60s is nearing completion of operational test and is. Up until the mh 60s, the sh60b, sh60f, hh60h, and mh 60r were all based upon that sh60b footprint. The sikorsky sh60mh60 seahawk or sea hawk is a twin turboshaft engine, multimission. The first new production mh 60r helicopter was delivered in august 2005. The rearmounted tailwheel on the armys blackhawk would make that aircrafts footprint too large for anything but an aircraft carrier or amphib flight deck. Mh60r seahawk upgrade enters opeval defense industry daily. The mh 60s first flew in january 2000 and entered fleet service in 2002.
The mh 60r seahawk is a multimission helicopter, operated by the us navy. The mh60s seahawk missions are antisurface warfare, combat support, humanitarian disaster relief, combat search and rescue, aero medical evacuation. The mh60r was originally known as lamps mark iii block ii upgrade when development. Block 3b, armed helicopter block 3a with addition of. Selected as a concept in 2003 by the navy as part of the airborne mine neutralization system amns program and developed since. The core of omia provides a partialtask trainer ptt of the helicopter software and hardware. Sikorsky mh60s seahawk info, avionics, budgetcosts.
Modification program for block a through c which procures retrofit kits necessary. The pilot and copilottactical coordinator in the front each have two 8by10inch. The mh 60r flew in july 2001 and entered service in 2005. The nickname knighthawk was a tribute to its predecessor, the ch46 sea knight. The sensor operator station is installed in the cabin. Annual aviation inventory and funding plan fiscal years defense. Lockheed martin, owego, is the mission systems integrator. The model is correctly scaled and it is the most detailed and accurate mh 60r 3d model available on the market. Sikorsky mh60 knighthawk multimission naval helicopter. The mh 60m black hawk helicopter is a highly specialised variant of the sikorsky s60. In 2001, the us navy restructured the sh60r program from a. As the co of vx31, she led a team responsible for the developmental flight test for aircraft software development and weapons testing for the fa18 af, ea18g, av8b.
Its main missions are antisubmarine and antisurface warfare. This is the academy mh60s in 2 which i picked up last year at heritage con, for a rather nice price. Sikorsky mh60r seahawk helicopters lockheed martin. Pchosted crew trainer for the navys new mh60s sierra and mh60r romeo helicopters called the operator machine interface assistant omia. Sikorsky uh60 black hawk, mh 60s seahawk ground support equipment.