Sikorsky SH-60B Seahawk



General Data		Notes
First Flown	1977	There are 8 versions of the Seahawk. There are some differences between the Seahawk and Blackhawk and most revolve around the Seahawk's mission of operating from Naval vessels. The 8 variants are SH-60B,SH-60F CV HELO, HH-60H HCS, HH-60J JAYHAWK, MH-60S, SH-60R, S-70 FMS and the S-70B. The most identifiable feature of the Seahawks is the rear wheel is moved forward on the fuselage. The Blackhawk's is more towards the rear.
Length	50 ft .75 in
Height	17 ft
Rotor Span	53 ft 8 in
Lift Capability	n/a
Range	50 nm for 3 hour loiter
Top Speed	145 mph
Empty Weight	13,648 lb
Max Gross Weight	at take of 21,884 lb
Service Ceiling	unknown
Armament	7.62 or 12.7 mm door guns, free flight rockets, anti ship missiles, torpedoes
Engines	2 General Electric T700-GE-401C turboshafts rated at 3,800 shp
Accommodations	2 Pilots, mission specialist
Cargo	n/a
Operators	Australia, Greece, Japan, Spain, Taiwan, USA
Similar Aircraft	Blackhawk
Other Features	none