Deployed Assets

SH-60F

The Spanish SH-60F, manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft, is a 4-blade, two-turbine single-rotor helicopter. It is a naval helicopter, for amphibious helicarrier (TTH).
It has a barycentric hook for logistics tasks, which allows the transport of external loads for vertical supply (VERTREP). It also has a loading crane (hoist), which facilitates the ability to lift or lower objects or people inside the helicopter (VOD).
To meet medical evacuation capabilities (CASEVAC/MEDEVAC), it has a medicalization kit to install stretchers, in addition to the possibility of installing medical equipment that allows stabilized medical evacuation.
Currently, the helicopter mounts the 12.7 mm GAU-16 machine gun, and the acquisition of the 7.6 mm M-240D is planned.

WEIGHT: Maximum takeoff: 21,883 Lbs.
MAIN ROTOR DIAMETER: 16.35 meters.
HEIGHT: 3.8 meters.
AUTONOMY: 4 hours (possibility of HIFR-Hot In Flight Refueling).
CREW: According to mission, minimum 2 pilots, 1 crew.
ARMAMENT: GAU-16 / M-240D machine gun.
CEILING: 13,000 feet.
SPEED: 180 Kts maximum and 140 Kts cruise

SH90 NFH

The Italian Navy’s SH90 TTH (Tactical Transport Helicopter) is a medium-sized multi-role platform, configured to optimize tactical transport of 14-20 troops or more than 2,500 kg of cargo. Its high versatility enables the helicopter to operate in hostile environments and fly at very low altitude near battle zones. Its major roles include CASEVAC/MEDEVAC (by fitting up to 12 stretchers), parachuting, and electronic warfare. A rear ramp facilitates the loading of equipment or a light tactical vehicle.

Length: 16.13 m
Dimensions with spinning rotors: 16.3 m
Height: 5.23 m
Empty weight: 6,287 kg
Maximum weight: 10,600 kg
Maximum speed: 315 km/h (170 kts)
Ceiling altitude: 14,000 ft
Engine: 2 General Electric T700-GE-T6E1
Maximum autonomy: 4 hours
Crew: 2 pilots plus 2 flight technicians
ASW configuration armament: MU 90 torpedoes, Marte MK2/S missile, MG 7.62 mm machine gun, ECDS-2 (chaffs, flares)
Range of action: 1,150 km (621 nm)

 

–Extra features:

  • Rescue Hoist (personnel, load, rescue basket, winchable stretcher),
  • Cargo Hook (for external cargo load up to 4000kg), FAST ROPE BEAM (fast rope operations),
  • Deck Lock (self-mooring system)

–Additional infos: Fly By Wire control system, structure + airframe built on full composite materials