The Sikorsky MH-60/HH-60 Pave Hawk is a four-blade, twin-engine, medium-lift utility military helicopter manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft. It is a derivative of the UH-60 Black Hawk and incorporates the US Air Force PAVE electronic systems program. The HH-60/MH-60 is a member of the Sikorsky S-70 family. The MH-60G Pave Hawk's primary mission is insertion and recovery of special operations personnel, while the HH-60G Pave Hawk's core mission is recovery of personnel under hostile conditions, including combat search and rescue. Both versions conduct day or night operations into hostile environments. Because of its versatility, 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.The USAF HH/MH-60G are in the process of being replaced by the new HH-60W Jolly Green II'.
Specifications
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General Characteristics
- Predecessor Aircraft
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- Wingspan 38.6ft (11.8m)
- Length 48.4ft (14.8m)
- Height 12.3ft (3.7m)
- Empty Weight 11,759lbs (5,334kg)
- Loaded Weight 15,694lbs (7,118kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 10.899
- Wing Loading 303.0lbs/ft2 (1,479.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 51.8ft2 (4.8m2)
- Drag Points 4659
Parts
- Number of Parts 308
- Control Surfaces 1
- Performance Cost 1,349