SH-60B Seahawk =Sikorsky SH-60B Seahawk= The SH-60B is designed to operate as an integral fighting unit aboard specifically configured Oliver Hazard Perry (FFG-7) class Guided Missile Frigates, Spruance (DDG-963) class Destroyers, Kidd (DDG-993), class Guided Missile Destroyers and Ticonderoga (CG-47) class Guided Missile Cruisers. M25 A Sikorsky SH-60B Seahawk, 162329 from Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light HSL-41 Seahawks of NAS North Island, California The SH-60B Seahawk is a single main rotor, twin-engine helicopter, manufactured by United Technologies Corporation, Sikorsky Division. The 21,110 pound (9,575 kg) SH-60B Seahawk is powered by two 1940 shp (1,450 kW) turbo-shaft engines and has a maximum speed of 180 knots (333 km/h). With an endurance of three to four hours depending on its mission, the Seahawk can patrol out to a range in excess of 100 nautical miles (185 km). The SH-60B can carry a substantial amount of cargo for vertical replenishment missions, either internal or slung from its 6000 lb (2,700 kg) test cargo hook. What makes the SH-60B different from other helicopters, such as the US Army's UH-60 Blackhawk, is its capability to fully integrate with LAMPS capable warships. The Light Airborne Multipurpose System (LAMPS) is part of a complete weapon (ship/air) system designed to keep sea lanes open, and to protect high value military and commercial ships during a major conflict. The SH-60B has a large suite of electronic sensors including radar, electronic support measures (ESM), forward looking infrared (FLIR), and passive/active underwater sonar. All of this equipment is networked into a centralized tactical computer allowing the aircraft to act as a distant and elevated platform for sensors, remote classification/detection, and weapon delivery. All of the information gathered by aircraft sensors are passed back to the ship via a high speed digital radio signal. Personnel located in the ship's Combat Information Center (CIC) can not only view the information in real time, but can also control many of the helicopter's systems remotely. This system extends the ship's sensor, tactical control and attack capabilities while minimizing the risk of counterattack or detection by an enemy. Most Popular Articles: Music    Musical Instruments    Guitar    Classical Music    History    Music Definition    Country Music    Rock Music    Pop Music    Hip Hop    Rap    DJ    Video Games    Casino Games    Poker    Blackjack    Casinos    Real Estate    Loan    Auction    eBay    Marketing    Search Engine Optimization    File Sharing    MP3    Music Industry    Kazaa    Internet    Supermodel    Fashion    Fashion Designers    Erotica    Modeling    Clothing    Boots    Shoes    Diamond Engagement Rings    Diamond    Rugs    Gospel Music    Affiliate    E-Commerce    Radio This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License at http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html You may copy and modify it as long as the entire work (including additions) remains under this license. You must provide a link to http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html To view or edit this article at Wikipedia go to http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/SH-60B_Seahawk