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Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk

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Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk

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

TypeHelicopter
ManufacturerSikorsky Aircraft
StatusIn service
Speed357 km/h
Range691 km
Ceiling4,267 m
Weight10 t
Length19.51 m

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States96confirmed
South Korea—

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