Although designed to destroy submarines, the MH-60R helicopter can also carry Hellfire anti-tank missiles to destroy targets at sea and on land.
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| This is a multi-role helicopter in the US Navy. The aircraft is nicknamed Romeo, developed from the SH-60B Seahawk version. Development of this type of aircraft began in 1993. Photo: lockheedmartin. |
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| The design of the MH-60R Seahawk combines features of the SH-60B and SH-60F anti-submarine helicopters. Photo: lockheedmartin. |
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| The first batch of helicopters were built from existing SH-60B aircraft. Then the completely new MH-60R aircraft were built. Photo: lockheedmartin. |
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| The MH-60R was first deployed in 2009. It is currently operated by the US Navy and the Royal Australian Navy. Photo: military. |
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| The primary mission of the MH-60R Seahawk is anti-submarine and anti-ship (anti-surface ship). The MH-60R Seahawk can detect and track submarines and surface ships and then attack them with missiles and torpedoes. Photo: military. |
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| Seahawk has a modern sensor system. The aircraft has a multi-mode search radar and an infrared tower mounted on the nose. The aircraft's search radar is capable of automatic detection. Photo: Military-today. |
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| The aircraft also has a sonobuoy system to detect submarines. Data is transmitted via the fleet's modern airborne data link system. Photo: Planespotters. |
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| The MH-60R has better attack capabilities than the SH-60B or SH-60F. Photo: military. |
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| The aircraft can carry two Mk.46, Mk.50 or Mk.54 light air-launched torpedoes, two AGM-119B Penguin anti-ship missiles or four AGM-114 Hellfire air-to-surface missiles. Photo: Military-today. |
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