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MH-60R Seahawk
Navy variant of the Black Hawk family optimized for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare from carriers and frigates, built by Sikorsky (a Lockheed Martin company) with dipping sonar and advanced sensors.
In service since 2005 · 6 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
267
km/h
830
km range
3,580
m ceiling
💲 ≈ $35,000,000, Approximate flyaway unit cost
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Fielded & proven
Established · 6 operators
In service since 2005. Status: active · ~300 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
$88M – $123M
Acquisition is only ~30% of lifecycle cost, operating & support dominate over ~30 yrs. Rough 2.5–3.5× the unit price.
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Compatible munitions & weapons
Publicly reported weapons the MH-60R Seahawk can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
- Max speed
Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance.
- 267 km/h Stronger than 11% of helicopters
- Cruise speed
Sustained economical speed. Determines transit time to station.
- 246 km/h Stronger than 26% of helicopters
- Range
Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.
- 830 km Stronger than 78% of helicopters
- Service ceiling
Maximum operating altitude. Higher gives energy advantage and sensor horizon.
- 3,580 m Bottom 3% of helicopters
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
- Hardpoints
External stations for weapons and pods. More means bigger and more flexible loadouts.
- 4 Stronger than 43% of helicopters
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
- Length
Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.
- 19.75 m
- Height
Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles.
- 5.13 m
- Empty weight
Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew.
- 6,895 kg
- Combat weight
Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.
- 10,433 kg
- Crew
Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.
- 3
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
- Engine
Powerplant model and type.
- General Electric T700-GE-401C turboshaft
- Engines
Number of engines. Twin-engine gives redundancy at higher cost.
- 2
- Engine power
Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster.
- 1,890 hp Stronger than 56% of helicopters
- Propulsion type
Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…
- Turboshaft
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
- Radar
Primary radar. AESA (active electronically scanned array) is the current state of the art.
- AN/APS-147
- Sensors
IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights.
- ALFS dipping sonar, AN/ALQ-210 ESM
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
- Unit cost
Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper.
- $35,000,000 Stronger than 50% of helicopters
- Units built
Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.
- 300 Stronger than 67% of helicopters
- Operator countries
Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.
- 6 Stronger than 70% of helicopters
Specifications compiled from public Lockheed Martin and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of the Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk? +
The Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk has a maximum speed of 267 km/h.
What is the range of the Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk? +
The Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk has a maximum range of 830 km.
How much does the Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk weigh? +
The Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk has a combat weight of 10,433 kg.
How many crew does the Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk require? +
The Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk requires a crew of 3.
What engine does the Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk use? +
The Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk is powered by the General Electric T700-GE-401C turboshaft.
What is the Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk used for? +
The Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk is a helicopter typically used for isr.
How many countries operate the Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk? +
The Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk is operated by 6 countries.
How much does the Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk cost? +
The Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk has an approximate unit cost of 35,000,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration, treat this as directional.
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