Description
The MH-60S multi-mission helicopter is based on the UH-60L Blackhawk helicopter with numerous modifications to support deployment in the maritime environment aboard aviation ships and air-capable vessels. airframe with a glass and "common cockpit," which is shared with the MH-60R. The MH-60S replaced the fleet’s legacy CH-46D Sea Knight and HH-60H Seahawk helicopters.

Mission
MH-60S Seahawk missions include surface warfare, maritime interdiction operations, personnel recovery, special warfare support, search and rescue, medical evacuation, vertical replenishment, logistics, non-combat evacuation, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief, and airborne mine countermeasures.

 
Background
Program Status
ACAT: ACAT IC Program
Inventory: 253
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) date: August 2002
Full Operational Capability (FOC) date: 2016
 
General Characteristics
Primary Function: Anti-Surface Warfare, Combat Support, Humanitarian
Contractor: Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company
Date Deployed: 2002
Propulsion: 2× GE T700-GE-401C or -401D
Length: 64 feet, 10 inches
Height: 17 feet
Weight: 14,430 pounds (empty), 23,500 pounds (max gross)
Crew: Four