MH-60R Seahawk helicopter.
Indian Navy has inducted MH-60R Seahawk helicopter into its fleet. After this step of the Navy, there will be a big increase in its military capability. The MH-60R Seahawk helicopter was inducted into the Naval Air Squadron at a ceremony at INS Garuda in Kochi in the presence of Naval Chief R Hari Kumar. Let us know about some of the major features of this helicopter.
A deal was made with America
The MH-60R Seahawk helicopter is manufactured by American defense company Lockheed Martin Corporation. India had signed a deal worth $2.6 billion for 24 such helicopters in the year 2020. These helicopters will replace the aging helicopters of the Navy. Let us tell you that MH-60R Seahawk is considered to be the most state-of-the-art in its category. MH-60R Seahawk helicopter is considered a big step towards modernization of the Navy.
Why is it called ‘hunter’?
MH-60R Seahawk helicopters are equipped with state-of-the-art weapons, sensors and other features. After its inclusion in the fleet, the firepower capability of the Indian Navy will increase significantly. Let us tell you that this helicopter is equipped with state-of-the-art radar, Hellfire missiles, night vision equipment, MK 54 torpedo 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.
Know 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 do surveillance, espionage, attack, search and destroy submarines. It can take off with a maximum weight of 10,433 kg. The MH-60R Seahawk helicopter can cover a range of 830 km and fly at a speed of 270 km.
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