Aircraft & UAVs

MH-60R Seahawk helicopter

The MH-60R Seahawk is the U.S. Navy's primary anti-submarine and surface warfare helicopter, designed for operations from aviation ships or air-capable vessels. It entered Navy service in 2006, reached full operational capability in 2010, replaced the SH-60B and SH-60F, and Navy reporting says it will employ existing AGM-114 Hellfire missiles alongside APKWS II.

MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, Primary anti-submarine and surface warfare helicopter, Aircraft & UAVs

Image source: MH-60R Seahawk and Hellfire.jpg

Profile

Origin: United States
Built by: Sikorsky Aircraft CorporationLockheed Martin Systems
Type: Primary anti-submarine and surface warfare helicopter
Service note: 2000s-present
Produced: 2006-present
Developed from: SH-60B Seahawk / SH-60F Seahawk

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Specifications

Crew: Three
Length: 64 feet, 10 inches
Height: 17 feet
Weight: 15,170 pounds empty / 23,500 pounds max gross
Propulsion: 2x GE T700-GE-401C or -401D
Primary function: Anti-submarine warfare and surface warfare helicopter

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: U.S. Navy service since 2006; full operational capability reached in 2010.
Used by: United States Navy

Carried Munitions

Navy reporting says the MH-60R will employ existing Hellfire missiles alongside APKWS II, so the helicopter has a direct relationship to the AGM-114 family.

Carried item

Item type

Carriage evidence

AGM-114 Hellfire missile family

Air-to-surface missile family

The Navy said the MH-60R will employ existing Hellfire missiles, directly identifying the Seahawk as a carrier for the AGM-114 family.

Sources: Swamp Foxes Conduct First Swing Loaded Operational Flight

MH-60R Seahawk helicopter Images

MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, Primary anti-submarine and surface warfare helicopter, Aircraft & UAVs - view 1 — Source: MH-60R Seahawk and Hellfire.jpg

MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, Primary anti-submarine and surface warfare helicopter, Aircraft & UAVs - view 2 — Source: MH-60R Sea Hawk 131202-N-AZ866-375.jpg

MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, Primary anti-submarine and surface warfare helicopter, Aircraft & UAVs - view 3 — Source: MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (cropped).jpg

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Sources

MH-60R Seahawk | NAVAIRPublisher: Naval Air Systems Command | Note: Supports MH-60R Seahawk mission, manufacturer, service-entry context, and baseline specifications. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 Swamp Foxes Conduct First Swing Loaded Operational FlightPublisher: United States Navy | Note: Supports the MH-60R's documented employment of existing Hellfire missiles and APKWS II. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 MH-60R Seahawk and Hellfire.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Image provenance and licensing page for the primary MH-60R gallery image, a public-domain U.S. Navy photo. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 MH-60R Sea Hawk 131202-N-AZ866-375.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Image provenance and licensing page for a public-domain U.S. Navy MH-60R image aboard USS Nimitz. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (cropped).jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Image provenance and licensing page for a public-domain U.S. Navy MH-60R carrier-landing image. | Accessed: 2026-06-23