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SH-60B Seahawk (SH-60J)

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SH-60B Seahawk (SH-60J)

The SH-60B Seahawk is a twin-turboshaft, multi-mission naval helicopter primarily used for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare. It is a derivative of the UH-60 Black Hawk, designed for shipboard operations with features like a folding tail and rotor blades.

Specifications

TypeHelicopter
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerSikorsky Aircraft
Introduced1995
StatusIn service
Speed270 km/h
Range834 km
Crew3
Weight9.93 t

History

Developed by Sikorsky Aircraft, the SH-60B entered service in 1995 and has been a key asset for the US Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in various maritime operations.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Japan7confirmed

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