HH-60G Pave Hawk American Combat Search and Rescue Helicopter
HH-60G
Autonomous Unmanned Helicopter
Other
Basic Information
Name
HH-60G Pave Hawk American Combat Search and Rescue Helicopter
Designation
HH-60G
Alternate Designation
HH-60G
Equipment Type
Autonomous Unmanned Helicopter
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Date of Introduction
1982
Description
The Sikorsky MH-60G/HH-60G Pave Hawk is a twin-turboshaft engine helicopter in service with the United States Air Force. 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.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
4
Engine
Turboshaft (1940 hp)
Max Speed
357.0 km/h
Cruise Speed
294.0 km/h
Range
600.0 km
Service Ceiling
4300 m
Variants
HH-60A
Prototype for the HH-60D rescue helicopter. A modified UH-60A primarily designed for combat search and rescue. It is equipped with a rescue hoist with a 200 ft (60.96 m) cable that has a 600 lb (270 kg) lift capability, and a retractable in-flight refueling probe.
HH-60D Night Hawk
Prototype of combat rescue variant for the US Air Force.
HH-60E
Proposed search and rescue variant for the US Air Force.
HH-60G Pave Hawk
Search and rescue helicopter for the US Air Force upgraded from UH-60A Credible Hawk.
MH-60G Pave Hawk
Special Operations, search and rescue model for the US Air Force. Equipped with long-range fuel tanks, air-to-air refueling capability, FLIR, improved radar. Powered by T-700-GE-700/701 engines.
Maplehawk
Proposed search and rescue version for the Canadian Forces to replace aging CH-113 Labradors. The CF opted for the CH-149 Cormorant instead.
HH-60P Pave Hawk
Combat Search and Rescue variant of UH-60P, in service with Republic of Korea Air Force. Variant includes External Tank System and FLIR for night operations.
HH-60W Jolly Green II
Combat rescue helicopter variant of the UH-60M for the U.S. Air Force to replace the HH-60G.
System
Alternative Designation
HH-60G
Type
Combat Search and Rescue Helicopter
Crew
4 (two pilots, two special mission aviators/aerial gunners)
Blades, Main Rotor
4 ea
Blades, Tail Rotor
4 ea
Number of Engines
2 ea
Number of Hard Points
INA
Cargo Capacity
Maximum crew six / eight–12 troops / litters and/or other cargo
Dimensions
Length
19.76 m
Main Rotor Diameter
16.05 m
Height
5.08 m
Empty Weight
7,257 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight
9,979 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
2 × General Electric T700-GE-700-701C
Engine Type
Turboshaft
Engine Power
1,940 shp (1,450 kW) each
Maximum Speed
357 km/h
Cruise Speed
294 km/h
Range
600 km
Ferry Range
817 km
Service Ceiling
4,300 m
Main Gun System
System
Name
M2 Browning
Type
Heavy Machine Gun
Caliber
12.7 mm
Quantity
2
Length
1,654 mm
Barrel Length
1,143 mm
Weight
38 kg
Action
Short recoil-operated
Rate of Fire
450–600 rounds/min
Muzzle Velocity
890 m/s
Maximum Firing Range
7,400 m
Effective Firing Range
1,800 m
Feed System
Belt-fed (M2 or M9 links)
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
12.7 mm
Cartridge
.50 BMG (12.7×99mm NATO)
Basic Load
INA
Fire Control and Avionics
GPS
INS/GPS/Doppler navigation
SATCOM
SATCOM satellite communications
EW
Secure/anti-jam communications
LARS
LARS (Lightweight Airborne Recovery System) range/steering radio to compatible survivor radios
Night Vision
night vision goggle lighting
FLIR
Yes
Protection
Stealth Properties
None
Heat Signature Reduction
No
Add on Armor
INA
NBC Protection
INA
Counter Measures (Chaff/Flares)
flare/chaff countermeasure dispensing system
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Special Purpose Helicopters
Air > Special Purpose Helicopters
Filter Label
H
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
19.76 m
Width
—
Height
5.08 m
Weight
9979 kg
Operators (3)
United States
South Korea
CFE Treaty
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