HH-60 Jayhawk

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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.

Contents 1 Development 2 Deployment 3 Specifications (HH-60J) 3.1 General characteristics 3.2 Performance 4 References 5 Related content

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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

[edit] Specifications (HH-60J)

[edit] 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

[edit] 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)

[edit] References

• HH-60 Jayhawk. Retrieved on October 19, 2005.

• HH-60 Jayhawk specifications. Retrieved on October 19, 2005.

[edit] Related content

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Related development

• Sikorsky S-70
• Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk
• Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk
• Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk
• H-92 Superhawk

 

Designation sequence

• U.S. Military:
  • TH-57 - OH-58 - XH-59 - H-60 - YUH-61 - XCH-62 - YAH-63
• Sikorsky:
  • S-65 - S-67 - S-69 - S-70 - S-72 - S-76 - S-80

Related lists

• List of helicopters
• List of military aircraft of the United States
• List of active United States military aircraft

See also

• US Helicopter Armament Subsystems