The S-70B SEAHAWK® weapon system provides international navies with a modern, battle-proven, in-use, low-risk Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) / Anti Surface Warfare (ASuW) mission solution. The S-70B model is a blend of field proven technology and state-of-the-art airframe, avionics and mission equipment making it, like its counterpart the MH-60R helicopter, the worlds most capable helicopter available today. The S-70B aircraft features an advanced, highly reliable Rockwell Collins glass cockpit. This system is integrated with a Rockwell Collins flight management system including a superior navigation and communication suite. The weapons management system has a flexible open architecture capable of integrating indigenous weapons and mission equipment.
Number of Engines | 2 | |
Engine Type | T700-GE401C | |
Maximum Take Off | 3,426 shp | 2,554 kw |
OEI Shaft horsepower (30 sec) | 1,911 shp | 1,425 kw |
Maximum Gross Weight | 21,884 lbs | 9,926 kg |
Maximum Cruise Speed | 146 kts | 270 km/h |
*HIGE Ceiling | 15,989 ft | 4,873 m |
*HOGE Ceiling | 11,222 ft | 3,420 m |
*AEO Service Ceiling | 11,864 ft | 3,616 m |
Cabin Length | 10.8 ft | 3.2 m |
Cabin Width | 6.1 ft | 1.8 m |
Cabin Height | 4.4 ft | 1.3 m |
Cabin Area | 65 ft2 | 6.0 m2 |
Cabin Volume | 299 ft3 | 8.5 m3 |
Survivability and crashworthiness are not just attributes of the S-70B helicopter, they're inherent to the design. A strict military standard makes the S-70B aircraft a rugged and extremely durable helicopter that delivers safety. Safety that has been proven in real missions, around the world. Some of our aircraft have over thirty years of service and continue to support operations in the most rigorous of environments known to man. Mission Ready.
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