Sikorsky MH-60 Jayhawk

The Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk is a multi-mission, twin-engine, medium-range helicopter operated by the United States Coast Guard for search and rescue, law enforcement, military readiness and marine environmental protection missions. It was originally designated HH-60J before being upgraded and redesignated beginning in 2007.

This article is about the U.S. Coast Guard version of the Sikorsky S-70 helicopter series. For an overview of the S-70 series, and for its civilian models and operators, see Sikorsky S-70.

HH-60J / MH-60T Jayhawk
A HH-60J Jayhawk from CG Air Station Astoria
Role Medium-range recovery helicopter
Manufacturer Sikorsky Aircraft
First flight 8 August 1989
Status In service
Primary user United States Coast Guard
Produced 1990–1996
Number built 42 (+ 3 conversions)
Developed from Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk

Chosen to replace the HH-3F Pelican, the MH-60T is a member of the Sikorsky S-70 family of helicopters and is based on the United States Navy's SH-60 Seahawk helicopter. Development began in September 1986, first flight was achieved on 8 August 1989, and the first HH-60J entered USCG service in June 1990. Production ended in 1996 after 42 helicopters were produced; three retired SH-60F Seahawks were also remanufactured to MH-60T specifications beginning in 2010. A total of 42 MH-60Ts are in service with the Coast Guard.

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