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HH-60 Jayhawk
| HH-60 Jayhawk | |
|---|---|
| HH-60 Jayhawk retrieving a rescue swimmer | |
| Type | SAR helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation |
| Primary user | United States Coast Guard |
| Developed from | Sikorsky S-70 |
| Variants | HH-60 Pave Hawk UH-60 Black Hawk SH-60 Seahawk |
The HH-60 Jayhawk is a twin-engine medium-range search and rescue (SAR) helicopter, based on the airframe of the SH-60 Seahawk. Besides SAR, it is used for drug interdiction, cargo lift, and special operations. It was developed for the United States Coast Guard to replace the aging Sikorsky HH-3F Pelican in 1986.
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Development
The Jayhawk is manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, 42 were built with 35 in operation and another 7 in storage or support roles. The 6,460 lb (2930 kg) fuel capacity allows the Jayhawk to operate for 6:30 hours within a 300 nautical mile radius. The rescue hoist can handle 600 lb (272 kg), but the helicopter is not able to perform water landings as its predcessor the Pelican was.
Deployment
HH-60J Air Stations
- CGAS Astoria, Oregon
- CGAS Clearwater, Florida
- CGAS Cape Cod, Massachusetts
- CGAS Elizabeth City, North Carolina
- CGAS San Diego, California
- CGAS Sitka, Alaska
- CGAS Kodiak, Alaska
- CGAS/ATC Mobile, Alabama
Specifications (HH-60J)
General characteristics
- Crew: 4, 2 Pilots, 2 Flight Crew Members
- Capacity:
- Length: 65 ft (19.8 m)
- Rotor diameter: 54 ft (16.5 m)
- Height: 17 ft (5.2 m)
- Empty: 14,500 lb (6580 kg)
- Loaded weight: kg ( lb)
- Maximum gross takeoff weight: 21,884 lb (9926 kg)
- Powerplant: 2x General Electric T700-GE-401C gas turbines, 1980 hp (1476 kW) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 180 knots (333 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 140 knots (260 km/h)
- Range: 700 nautical miles (1,300 km)
- Service ceiling: 5000 ft (1520 m) (hovering)
- Maximum rate of climb: ft/min ( m/s)
- Power/mass: hp/lb ( kW/kg)
References
- HH-60 Jayhawk. Retrieved on October 19, 2005.
- HH-60 Jayhawk specifications. Retrieved on October 19, 2005.
Related content
Related development
- Sikorsky S-70
- Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk
- Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk
- Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk
- H-92 Superhawk
Comparable aircraft
Designation sequence
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- Sikorsky:
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