H-60 | |
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A JMSDF SH-60J Seahawk helicopter from JDS Haruna lands on board USS Russell in 2007. | |
Role | ASW/SAR helicopter |
National origin | Japan United States |
Manufacturer | Sikorsky Aircraft Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
First flight | 31 August 1987 |
Introduction | 1991 |
Status | In service |
Primary user | Japan Self-Defense Forces |
Number built | Over 250 |
Developed from | Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk |
The Mitsubishi H-60 series is a twin-turboshaft engine helicopter based on the Sikorsky UH-60 helicopter family for use by the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF).[1]
The SH-60J/K/L are anti-submarine patrol versions for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).[2] The UH-60J is a search and rescue version for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and JMSDF. The UH-60JA is a utility version for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF).[3]