MH-60R Seahawk helicopter.
The Indian Navy has inducted the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter into its fleet. After this step of Pakistan Navy, its military capability will increase greatly. The MH-60R Seahawk helicopter was inducted into the Naval Air Squadron at a ceremony at INS Garuda in Kochi in the presence of Chief of Naval Staff R Harikumar. Let’s know about some important features of this helicopter.
There is an agreement with the US.
The MH-60R Seahawk helicopter is manufactured by the US defense company Lockheed Martin Corporation. India signed a $2.6 billion deal for 24 such helicopters in 2020. These helicopters will replace the old helicopters of Pakistan Navy. We tell you that the MH-60R Seahawk is considered the most advanced in its category. The MH-60R Seahawk helicopter is considered a major step towards modernization of the Navy.
Why is it called ‘hunter’?
MH-60R Seahawk helicopters are equipped with advanced weapons, sensors and other features. After its induction into the fleet, the firepower capability of the Indian Navy will increase significantly. Let us tell you that this helicopter is equipped with the latest radar, Hellfire missiles, night vision equipment, Mk 54 torpedoes and rockets etc. It can find and destroy submarines hidden in the sea. The helicopter is designed for anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, search, rescue and medical operations, among other missions.
Check out other features.
The MH-60R Seahawk helicopter will be deployed on the Navy’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. Let us tell you that this helicopter can also be deployed on frigates, corvettes or destroyers. This helicopter can conduct surveillance, reconnaissance, attack, search and destroy submarines. It can take off with a maximum weight of 10,433 kg. The MH-60R Seahawk helicopter has a range of 830 km and can fly at a speed of 270 km.
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