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An MH-60R Seahawk conducts sonar operations. The MH-60R "Romeo" was originally known as "LAMPS Mark III Block II Upgrade" when development began in 1993 with Lockheed Martin, formerly IBM/Loral. Two SH-60Bs were converted by Sikorsky, the first of which made its maiden flight on 22 December 1999.
The MH-60R Seahawk is manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft and is the U.S. Navy's primary anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface weapon system for open ocean and littoral zones. [4] It is the world's most advanced maritime helicopter, and is the most capable naval helicopter available today, designed to operate from frigates, destroyers, cruisers ...
On 26 April 2017, an MH-60R Seahawk of HSM-78 crashed off the coast of Guam during a deployment to the Western Pacific on the guided missile destroyer USS Dewey. All three crew members were safely recovered. [12] [13] [14] On 22 June 2017, the squadron returned from a 6-month deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. [15]
Lockheed Martin has received a $364 million contract to produce six Sikorsky MH-60R SEAHAWK helicopters in Owego.. The helicopters will be produced for the Norwegian Navy, and will be the first ...
The MH-60R Sea Hawk’s primary missions are anti-submarine warfare, surface warfare, electromagnetic warfare, command and control, and non-combat operations, according to the Navy. It also can ...
A helicopter hangar capable of housing two MH-60R Seahawk helicopters provides additional ASW capability. The exact makeup of each Ticonderoga's missile arsenal is dependent on its mission, as it ...
Crews from HSM-49 operate the MH−60R Seahawk, a helicopter manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft and equipped with two front-drive T700−GE−401C turboshaft engines manufactured by the General Electric Company. The helicopter has fixed landing gear, an external cargo hook, a rescue hoist, and bomb racks for carrying and launching external stores.
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven Nine (HSM-79) "Griffins" is a United States Navy helicopter squadron [2] based at Naval Base Rota, Rota, Spain. The unit operates the Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk which provides deployed aircraft and crews to ships of the Sixth Fleet.