The SH-60F can carry Mk 46, Mk 50, or Mk 54 torpedoes for its offensive weapons, and it has a choice of fuselage-mounted machine guns, including the M60D, M240D, and GAU-16 (.50 caliber or 12.7 mm) for self-defense.

There is always a helo flying nearby whenever an aircraft is about to land or taking off. For this role the SH-60F used to carry an extra 105 gallon cabin fuel tank located behind left pilot seat and forward of TSO console in order to allow them to complete …

The SH-60F can carry Mk 46, Mk 50, or Mk 54 torpedoes for its offensive weapons, and it has a choice of fuselage-mounted machine guns, including the M60D, M240D, and GAU-16 (.50 caliber) for self-defense.

The Navy's SH-60B Seahawk is an airborne platform based aboard cruisers, destroyers, and frigates and deploys sonobuoys (sonic detectors) and torpedoes in an anti-submarine role.

Jul 7, 2011 · Active dipping sonar in combination with Mk-46 and Mk-50 torpedoes make the SH-60F the platform of choice for prosecuting hostile submarines. The SH-60F uses a variable depth sonar and...

Feb 8, 2021 · SH-60F. A variation of the Sikorsky Seahawk was begun in 1985 when the Navy was searching for a replacement for its SH-3 Sea King. Utilizing the airframe of the SH-60B, this model was upgraded with avionics of the SH-3H, and later gained the nickname of “Oceanhawk.”

Nov 7, 2019 · In contrast, the SH-60F was designed to provide inner zone defense against submarines for the carrier and was equipped with a powerful dipping sonar that could track submarines and provide targeting data for air or surface-launched torpedoes.

The SH-60F uses a variable depth sonar and sonobuoys to detect and track enemy submarines. Detection is primarily accomplished by using the AQS-13F dipping sonar which is deployed on a 1575 foot cable while the aircraft hovers 60ft above the ocean.

The SH-60 Sea Hawk is the U.S. Navy version of the UH-60 Black Hawk and is the primarily medium utility helicopter in the Navy’s fleet. The Seahawk is a twin-engine helicopter.

Jul 7, 2011 · The Navy's SH-60B Seahawk is an airborne platform based aboard cruisers, destroyers, and frigates and deploys sonobouys (sonic detectors) and torpedoes in an anti-submarine role.