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United States Lockheed Martin
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. How we estimate this →
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 |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed Sustained economical speed. Determines transit time to station. | 246 km/h |
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 830 km |
| Service ceiling Maximum operating altitude. Higher gives energy advantage and sensor horizon. | 3,580 m |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Hardpoints External stations for weapons and pods. More means bigger and more flexible loadouts. | 4 |
|---|
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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability. | 300 |
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 6 |
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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