SH-60 Seahawk helicopter

Service And Conflict Use

1. Feb 11, 1983

   First production SH-60B flight

   The first production SH-60B Seahawk flew on 11 February 1983, and the type entered operational service in 1984.

   Sources: SH-60B Seahawk | NHHC

2. Jun 22, 1989

   SH-60F enters operational service

   The SH-60F entered operational service with HS-10 at NAS North Island on 22 June 1989, adding carrier-centered anti-submarine capability to the Seahawk family.

   Sources: SH-60B Seahawk | NHHC

3. Jan 1, 2002

   MH-60S enters Navy service

   The MH-60S entered service in 2002 as the Navy's multi-mission maritime helicopter and replaced the CH-46D Sea Knight and HH-60H Seahawk in front-line use.

   Sources: MH-60S Seahawk > United States Navy > Display-FactFiles

4. Jan 1, 2010

   MH-60R reaches full operational capability

   The MH-60R reached full operational capability in 2010 and replaced the legacy SH-60B and SH-60F aircraft.

   Sources: MH-60R Seahawk | NAVAIR

SH-60 Seahawk helicopter Images

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Aircraft & UAVsMH-60R Seahawk helicopterPrimary anti-submarine and surface warfare helicopterThe 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.

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