The MH-60R Seahawk is a twin-engine medium utility helicopter configured for ASW operations. Equipped with one 4-blade rotor and a single 4-bladed tail rotor. The supplement to the basic crew for the MH-60R is four; pilot co-pilot/ATO a tactical sensor operator enlisted (TSO) and one enlisted acoustic sensor operator (ASO). The MH-60R for 3 additional passenger transport capacity of staff.
The MH-60R was designed to cover all the responsibilities for mission and system capabilities of both the SH-60B and SH-60F helicopters. As such, his responsibilities include antisubmarine warfare (ASW), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW), anti-ship surveillance and Orientation (PCSA), VRETREP (vertical replenishment), communications relay, and SOFs CSAR (Special Operations support the forces.)
