What is the difference between MH 60S and MH-60R?

Overall, the MH-60S has much less advanced equipment than the MH-60R, but it does have one very unique and highly advanced piece of equipment, the Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS).

How much does a MH-60 helicopter cost?

$17 million multi-mission twinjet helicopter of the United States Coast Guard. The MH-60 Jayhawk is a medium range, search and rescue aircraft manufactured by Sikorsky.

How many MH 60S does the Navy have?

Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk

SH-60 / HH-60H / MH-60 Seahawk
Primary users United States Navy Royal Australian Navy Turkish Naval Forces Hellenic Navy
Produced 1979–present
Number built 938
Developed from Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

How much does a MH 60S weigh?

around 6,895kg
MH-60R can climb at a rate of 8.38m/s. The maximum and cruise speed of the helicopter are 267km/h and 168km/h respectively, while the range is 834km. The service ceiling of the helicopter is 3,438m. The helicopter weighs around 6,895kg and has a maximum take-off weight of 10,659kg.

How long can a MH 60 fly?

The Jayhawk has a normal cruising speed of the MH-60T is 135 to 140 kn (155 to 161 mph; 250 to 259 km/h) and the aircraft is capable of reaching 180 kn (207 mph; 333 km/h) for short durations. It can fly at 140 kn (161 mph; 259 km/h) for six to seven hours.

What is the best anti submarine helicopter?

Currently top 10 anti-submarine warfare helicopters in the world are these:

  1. Nr.1 MH-60R Seahawk (USA)
  2. Nr.2 AW101 (Italy / United Kingdom)
  3. Nr.3 NH90 (France / Germany / Italy / Netherlands)
  4. Nr.4 Z-18F (China)
  5. Nr.5 AW159 Wildcat (United Kingdom)
  6. Nr.6 Ka-27PL (Russia)
  7. Nr.7 Westland Sea King (United Kingdom)

What is the best Navy helicopter?

How much does a mh60r cost?

The announcement comes as Spain works to upgrade other parts of its helicopter fleet. WASHINGTON: Spain has been cleared to purchase eight MH-60R Seahawk helicopters for an estimated price tag of $950 million, the US State Department announced today.