HH-60H Seahawk
In this photo, the HH-60H is seen sporting a pair
of GAU-17 Gatling guns out the left and right side.
The guns are used to suppress enemy fire as the aircraft
lands to pick up downed aircrewman on rescue missions.
Unlike the 60F and 60B, the 60H cabin is largely empty
to allow room for the rescue personnel and SEAL teams
in support of special operations.
Missions
The primary missions of the HH-60H are Combat Search
and Rescue (CSAR) and Naval Special Warfare. CSAR is
the rescue of downed aircrew or isolated forces in hostile
territory. The rescue of Air Force Captain Scott O'Grady
from Bosnia is a memorable example of CSAR in action.
HH-60H aircrews utilize night vision goggles (NVGs)
which allow extremely low and stealthy flight at night.
They are armed with machine guns to suppress enemy fire
during a rescue.
Web Sites
U.S. Navy Official SH-60 Fact
Sheet
Photo: The
Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 19, 2000 — An HH60-H Sea
Hawk from the "Red Wolves" is used as
a platform for deploying SEAL team members onto a Mark
V assault craft. The Sea Hawk is attached
to the "Red Wolves" of Helicopter Combat Search
and Rescue/Special Warfare Support Squadron Four (HCS-4)
in Norfolk, Va.
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