Mitsubishi H-60

H-60
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]

  1. ^ Mitsubishi UH-60J. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Retrieved: 23 April 2024.
  2. ^ Mitsubishi SH-60J Archived 2008-05-03 at the Wayback Machine. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Retrieved: 10 December 2008
  3. ^ Mitsubishi UH-60J Archived 2011-09-27 at the Wayback Machine. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Retrieved: 15 March 2010.