Mission
The MH-60G's primary wartime missions are infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces in day, night, or marginal weather conditions. Other missions include combat search and rescue.Characteristics
Primary Function: Infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces in day, night, or marginal weather conditions
Contractor: Sikorsky Aircraft Co.
Power Plant: Two General Electric T700-GE-01C engines
Thrust: 1,630 shaft horsepower, each engine
Length: 64 feet, 8 inches (17.1 meters)
Height: 16 feet, 8 inches (4.4 meters)
Rotary Diameter: 53 feet, 7 inches (14.1 meters)
Speed: 184 miles per hour (294.4 kph)
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 22,000 pounds (9,900 kilograms)
Armament: Two 7.62mm minigunns
Range: 445 miles (504 nautical miles), unlimited with air refueling
Crew: Two pilots, one flight engineer, and one gunners
Date Deployed: 1982
Unit Cost: $10.1 million (1992 dollars)
Inventory: Active force = 10; Reserve = 0; National Guard = 0
ALL INFORMATION IS FROM THE U.S. AIR FORCE WEBSITE
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