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MH-60S Knighthawk
Sikorsky · USA
First flying in 1999, the "Sierra" combined the airframe of a Black Hawk with the engines and rotors of a Sea Hawk. It was designed to replace the CH-46 Sea Knight for vertical replenishment (VERTREP) and search and rescue missions.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 270 km/h |
| Range | 833 km |
| Ceiling | 3,658 m |
| Engines | 2x General Electric T700-GE-401C turboshafts |
Armament & Payload
Optional M240D or GAU-21 machine guns.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
X-35A (JSF Prototype) →
Helicopter
MH-60S Knighthawk
Sikorsky · USA
First flying in 1999, the "Sierra" combined the airframe of a Black Hawk with the engines and rotors of a Sea Hawk. It was designed to replace the CH-46 Sea Knight for vertical replenishment (VERTREP) and search and rescue missions.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 270 km/h |
| Range | 833 km |
| Ceiling | 3,658 m |
| Engines | 2x General Electric T700-GE-401C turboshafts |
Armament & Payload
Optional M240D or GAU-21 machine guns.