Years In Service: 1984-Present
Initial Flight: December 12, 1979
The SH-60B Seahawk serves many roles for the U.S. Navy. It was able to deploy aboard any air-capable frigate, destroyer, cruiser, fast combat support ship, amphibious assault ship, or aircraft carrier, the Seahawk can handle anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), naval special warfare (NSW) insertion, search and rescue (SAR), combat search and rescue (CSAR), vertical replenishment (VERTREP), and medical evacuation (MEDEVAC).
Aircraft Specifications
Height: 17′ 2″ Wingspan: 53′ 8″ Length: 64′ 8″ Crew: 3-4 Armament: Up to three Mark 46, AGM-119 Penguin missile, M60 machine gun, Rapid Airborne Mine Clearance System Payload: 5 passengers in the cabin, slung load of 6,000 lb. Horsepower: 3,425 hp. No. of Engines: 2 Speed: 168 mph. Ceiling: 12,000 ft.