Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk
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The Sikorsky MH-60/HH-60 Pave Hawk and HH-60W Jolly Green II are a four-blade, twin-engine, medium-lift utility military helicopter manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft. Both are derived from the Sikorsky S-70 and the UH-60 Black Hawk; they incorporate the United States Air Force (USAF) PAVE electronic systems program and are designed for day or night operations into hostile environments. The MH-60G Pave Hawk's primary mission was the insertion and recovery of special operations personnel. The HH-60G Pave Hawk's core mission is recovery of personnel under hostile conditions, including combat search and rescue. The HH-60G may also perform peacetime operations such as civil search and rescue, emergency aeromedical evacuation (MEDEVAC), disaster relief, international aid and counter-drug activities.
Specifications
| Type | Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky Aircraft |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 357 km/h |
| Range | 691 km |
| Ceiling | 4,267 m |
| Weight | 10 t |
| Length | 19.51 m |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 96 | confirmed |
| South Korea | — |
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