On July 17 morning, the US Navy formally handed over two MH-60R multi-mission naval helicopters, aka Seahawks, to the Indian Navy. There are 22 more in the offing. Here we look at the chopper, what it is used for and what it means to the Indian military.
There are more than 300 of these birds worldwide
Navies using it: US Navy, Royal Danish Navy, Royal Australian Navy and Royal Saudi Navy
It is touted to be:
• Detecting and engaging enemy threats, including underwater
• Sharing information with other assets to defeat the threat
• Switching missions with ease
• Living on ships and operating from shore
• Multitasking
• Lifting heavy cargo
• Surviving the most extreme weather
The Indian Navy said these choppers will replace the
Sea Kings
The ‘R’ in MH-60R: The choppers are nicknamed Romeo
The contract is worth Rs 17,500 crore
The chopper is operated by a 3-member crew
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