RAN’s MH-60R Romeo helicopter fleet taking shape

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RAN’s MH-60R Romeo Helicopter Fleet Taking Shape

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What is the MH-60R 'Romeo' helicopter?

The MH-60R 'Romeo' helicopter is Navy’s next generation submarine hunter and anti-surface warfare helicopter. Based at 816 Squadron in Nowra, New South Wales, it is being tested to establish its capabilities in the maritime environment on various Navy platforms. ...

How many Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk 'Romeo' helicopters are there?

Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk. In 2013 the RAN will begin taking delivery of 24 Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk ‘Romeo’ naval combat helicopters. They will replace the current combat helicopter, the Seahawk S-70B-2 that has been in service since the early 1990s. ...

How many MH-60R squadrons are flying the Romeo?

There are now two FAA squadrons flying the Romeo; 725 Sqn is responsible for training and 816 Sqn is the operational support squadron. With six of the eight flights having now stood up, Navy remains on track to achieve Final Operational Capability (FOC) for the MH-60R capability at the end of next year. ...

What is the difference between a MH-60R and a Romeo?

The MH-60R is a different concept to the older Seahawk it replaces; the Bravo was known as a Role Adaptable Weapons System (RAWS), which was able to change roles from warfare to afloat logistics support, whereas the Romeo is designed from the outset as a naval combat helicopter. ...

How much is a MH-60R 'Romeo' worth?

The total estimated value is $985 million. These twelve MH-60R ‘Romeos’ would likely replace the six MRH90 ‘Taipan’ currently in-service with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The move would allow the RAN to have a single helicopter type in its fleet which would ease maintenance. The MRH90 are used for utility missions. ...

How many MH-60R are there?

The MRH90 are used for utility missions. The RAN became the first MH-60R export customer with 24 now in service. They were delivered between 2013 and 2016. ALFS dipping sonar on MH-60R helicopter. Lockheed Martin picture. The U..S Navy is the main operator of the MH-60R with 289 units in its fleet. ...