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SH-60B Seahawk (SH-60J)
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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
| Type | Helicopter |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky Aircraft |
| Introduced | 1995 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 270 km/h |
| Range | 834 km |
| Crew | 3 |
| Weight | 9.93 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
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 7 | confirmed |
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