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|caption= A JMSDF SH-60J Seahawk helicopter from JS Haruna (DDH 141) lands onboard {{USS|Russell|DDG 59}} in 2007.
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===UH-60J/JA===
===UH-60J/JA===
[[File:UH60J.jpg|thumb|A JASDF UH-60J.]]
In 1988, the [[Japan Air Self-Defense Force]] choose the UH-60L to replace its [[CH-46 Sea Knight|KV-107]] and [[Sikorsky S-62]] helicopters.<ref name=Leoni_p282>Leoni 2007, p. 282.</ref> The first aircraft was built by Sikorsky, then two were assembled by [[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries]], which is building the remaining UH-60Js under license.<ref name="mhi_uh">[http://www.mhi.co.jp/en/products/detail/uh-60j_rescue_helicopter.html Mitsubishi Heavy Industries UH-60J page]</ref><ref>[http://www.aviastar.org/helicopters_eng/sik_s-70.php "Sikorsky S-70 "Black Hawk"]. All the World's Helicopters and Rotorcraft. Jane's. Retrieved: 2009-12-21.</ref> Mitsubishi and Sikorsky have teamed in support of the Self Defense Force's mission requirements. The UH-60J+ incorporates various upgrades for the modern SAR mission.<ref>[http://www.sikorsky.com/StaticFiles/Sikorsky/Assets/Attachments/NEWSLETTER/military/Frontlines_Q1_2009_issue15.pdf Sikorsky Frontlines Q1 2009]. Sikorsky. Retrieved 2009-12-21.</ref> Approximately 35 UH-60Js have been built as of 2007.<ref name=Leoni_p282/>
In 1988, the [[Japan Air Self-Defense Force]] choose the UH-60L to replace its [[CH-46 Sea Knight|KV-107]] and [[Sikorsky S-62]] helicopters.<ref name=Leoni_p282>Leoni 2007, p. 282.</ref> The first aircraft was built by Sikorsky, then two were assembled by [[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries]], which is building the remaining UH-60Js under license.<ref name="mhi_uh">[http://www.mhi.co.jp/en/products/detail/uh-60j_rescue_helicopter.html Mitsubishi Heavy Industries UH-60J page]</ref><ref>[http://www.aviastar.org/helicopters_eng/sik_s-70.php "Sikorsky S-70 "Black Hawk"]. All the World's Helicopters and Rotorcraft. Jane's. Retrieved: 2009-12-21.</ref> Mitsubishi and Sikorsky have teamed in support of the Self Defense Force's mission requirements. The UH-60J+ incorporates various upgrades for the modern SAR mission.<ref>[http://www.sikorsky.com/StaticFiles/Sikorsky/Assets/Attachments/NEWSLETTER/military/Frontlines_Q1_2009_issue15.pdf Sikorsky Frontlines Q1 2009]. Sikorsky. Retrieved 2009-12-21.</ref> Approximately 35 UH-60Js have been built as of 2007.<ref name=Leoni_p282/>


The [[Japan Ground Self-Defense Force]] began receiving the UH-60JA in 1997, which is an improved variant of the UH-60J. The JGSDF plans to receive a total of 70.<ref name=Leoni_p282-3>Leoni 2007, pp. 282-283.</ref>
The [[Japan Ground Self-Defense Force]] an ordered for UH-60JA to replace with UH-1J equivalent to [[UH-1 Iroquois|UH-1H]] in 1995.<ref name="Vect_s-70">Goebel, Greg. [http://www.vectorsite.net/avs70_1.html Sikorsky S-70 Black Hawk] Air Vector. Retrieved, 2009-12-22.</ref> The JGSDF began receiving the UH-60JA in 1997, which is an improved variant of the UH-60J. With a airframe same as UH-60L, it has a characteristic of improved avionics, FLIR, Wire cutter and GPS receiver.<ref name="Vect_s-70" /> The JGSDF plans to receive a total of 70.<ref name=Leoni_p282-3>Leoni 2007, pp. 282-283.</ref>


==Variants==
==Variants==
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[[Image:SH-60J.JPG|thumb|right|A JMSDF SH-60J in [[Okadama Airport]], with a JASDF UH-60J behind it.]]
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[[Image:DD 158 - JDS Umigiri Hangar Deck BB.jpg|thumb|right|A JMSDF SH-60 parked on the deck of an [[Asagiri class destroyer]] DD.158 Urigiri departing from [[Portsmouth Naval Base]], UK, on 28 July 2008.]]


*[[SH-60 Seahawk#Export versions|S-70B-2]]: Version purchased from Sikorsky for research by the Defense Agency.　
*[[SH-60 Seahawk#Export versions|S-70B-2]]: Version purchased from Sikorsky for research by the Defense Agency.　
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==Operators==
==Operators==
[[File:UH60J KAB003.jpg|thumb|A training exhibition of the JASDF UH-60J.]]
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[[Image:SH-60J.JPG|thumb|right|A JMSDF SH-60J in [[Okadama Airport]], with a JASDF UH-60J behind it.]]
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[[Image:DD 158 - JDS Umigiri Hangar Deck BB.jpg|thumb|right|A JMSDF SH-60 parked on the deck of an [[Asagiri class destroyer]] DD.158 Urigiri departing from [[Portsmouth Naval Base]], UK, on 28 July 2008.]]
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*[[Japan Air Self-Defense Force]] has 31 UH-60Js in operation as of Nov. 2008.<ref name="FI_AirForces_2008"/>
*[[Japan Air Self-Defense Force]] has 31 UH-60Js in operation as of Nov. 2008.<ref name="FI_AirForces_2008"/>

Revision as of 04:34, 23 December 2009

Mitsubishi SH-60 / UH-60
A JMSDF SH-60J Seahawk helicopter from JS Haruna (DDH 141) lands onboard USS Russell (DDG 59) in 2007.
Role ASW helicopter
National origin Japan
Manufacturer Sikorsky Aircraft
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
First flight 31 August 1987
Introduction 1991
Status Active service
Primary user Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
Number built 103
Developed from SH-60 Seahawk

The Mitsubishi SH-60J is an anti-submarine patrol helicopter for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).[1] A modified version of the United States Navy's SH-60B/F Seahawk, it is built under license by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The SH-60K is an upgraded version.

Design and development

SH-60J

The JMSDF chose SH-60B Seahawk as the successor of the Mitsubishi HSS-2A/B Sea King. The Japan Defense Agency acquired a S-70B-2 from Sikorsky for study in 1985. The Defense Agency was going to develop LAMPS Mk III for Japan, but it was declined by the United States, and most avionics sets were developed in the Technical Research and Development Institute.[2] The Defense Agency ordered two XSH-60Js from Sikorsky for $27 million. Their first flight was in 31 August and October 1987. They were fitted with Japanese avionics systems and tested by the JMSDF.[3]

The SH-60J is built in Japan under license from Sikorsky. It began deliveries in August 1991 and entered service thereafter. Based on a concept of the JMSDF, HQS-103 Dipping Sonar, HPS-104 Search Radar, and HLR-108 ESM System equipment of the avionics of SH-60B be different.[2] It is a hybrid of SH-60B and SH-60F, except for avionics. The crew includes a pilot, copilot and sensor operator. The copilot can concentrate on the role of Tactical Coordinator with the help of the Automatic Flight Management System and Inertial Navigation system.[4][5]

SH-60K

Flying JMSDF SH-60K heading to Iruma Air Base.

The SH-60K is an upgraded version of the SH-60J.[6] The SH-60K anti-submarine helicopter which strengthened performance and versatility for the JMSDF. Mitsubishi began development in 1997. The SH-60K has formerly known as SH-60Kai.[7] The Director General of the Defense Agency admitted adoption in March 2005.[8]

Mitsubishi developed new main rotor blade, Ship Landing Assist System, new avionics system, and other systems. Two prototypes SH-60Ks were built by modifying SH-60Js. These prototypes were completed and delivered by June 2002. The SH-60K's cabin was expanded in length by 30 cm (11.8 in) and in height by 15 cm (5.91 in) compared to the SH-60J.[8] The larger cabin allows for the new avionics system.[9] The first production SH-60K was delivered to JMSDF on 10 August 2005.[8] A total of 50 SH-60Ks are being supplied under new production.[7]

UH-60J/JA

File:UH60J.jpg
A JASDF UH-60J.

In 1988, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force choose the UH-60L to replace its KV-107 and Sikorsky S-62 helicopters.[10] The first aircraft was built by Sikorsky, then two were assembled by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, which is building the remaining UH-60Js under license.[11][12] Mitsubishi and Sikorsky have teamed in support of the Self Defense Force's mission requirements. The UH-60J+ incorporates various upgrades for the modern SAR mission.[13] Approximately 35 UH-60Js have been built as of 2007.[10]

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force an ordered for UH-60JA to replace with UH-1J equivalent to UH-1H in 1995.[14] The JGSDF began receiving the UH-60JA in 1997, which is an improved variant of the UH-60J. With a airframe same as UH-60L, it has a characteristic of improved avionics, FLIR, Wire cutter and GPS receiver.[14] The JGSDF plans to receive a total of 70.[15]

Variants

  • S-70B-2: Version purchased from Sikorsky for research by the Defense Agency.　
  • XSH-60J: 2 XSH-60Js were exported by Sikorsky.
  • SH-60J: 100 SH-60Js was produced in Mitsubishi.[1]
  • UH-60J: Utility version for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force produced by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries under licence.[10]
  • UH-60JA: Utility version for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force based on the UH-60J.[15]
  • SH-60K: Trial manufacture finished in 2001, and deliveries began in August 2005.[6]

Operators

A training exhibition of the JASDF UH-60J.
A JMSDF SH-60J in Okadama Airport, with a JASDF UH-60J behind it.
A JMSDF SH-60 parked on the deck of an Asagiri class destroyer DD.158 Urigiri departing from Portsmouth Naval Base, UK, on 28 July 2008.
 Japan
  • Japan Air Self-Defense Force has 31 UH-60Js in operation as of Nov. 2008.[16]
    • Akita Air Rescue Wing : UH-60Js Search and rescue wing.
    • Ashiya Air Rescue Wing
    • Chitose Air Rescue Wing
    • Hamamatsu Air Rescue Wing
    • Hyakuri Air Rescue Wing
    • Komatsu Air Rescue Wing
    • Matsushima Air Rescue Wing
    • Naha Air Rescue Wing
    • Niigata Air Rescue Wing
    • Nyutabaru Air Rescue Wing
  • Japan Ground Self-Defense Force has 27 UH-60J/JAs in use as of Nov. 2008.[16]
    • 1st Combined Brigade
      • No. 101 Squadron (Camp Naha): UH-60JAs Search and rescue squadron.
    • 1st Helicopter Brigade
      • No. 102 Squadron (Camp Kisarazu): UH-60JAs Subsidiary Air assault unit.
    • 12th Brigade
      • No. 12 Helicopter Wing (Camp Kita-Utunomiya)
    • Western Army Aviation Group
      • Western Helicopter Wing (Camp Metabaru)
    • Kasumigaura Aviation School
    • Educational Support Squadron
  • Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has 102 SH-60J/Ks and 19 UH-60Js in service as of Nov. 2008.[16]
    • No. 21 Squadron (Tateyama Air Base): Fleet Air Force having SH-60J and SH-60K.
    • No. 22 Squadron (Ōmura Air Base): Fleet Air Force.
    • No. 51 Squadron (Naval Air Facility Atsugi): Operational Evaluation Unit.
    • No. 72 Squadron (Tateyama Air Base, Ominato Naval Base and Iwojima Air Base): UH-60Js Search and rescue squadron.
    • No. 73 Squadron (Ōmura Air Base, Tokushima Air Base and Kanoya Air Base)

Specifications

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General characteristics

  • Crew: 3

Performance Armament

See also

Related development

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

Related lists

References

  1. ^ a b Mitsubishi SH-60J, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Retrieved on 10 December 2008
  2. ^ a b Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk / Variant, Air Vector, vectorsite.net. 1 July 2006.
  3. ^ Sikorsky SH-60B "Sea Hawk", All the World's Rotorcraft. Retrieved on 12 December 2008.
  4. ^ AFMS controller for the SH-60J, Jane's Avionics, 24 January 2007. Retrieved on 18 December 2008.
  5. ^ Strapdown Attitude and Heading Reference System for the SH-60J, Jane's Avionics, 24 January 2007. Retrieved on 18 December 2008.
  6. ^ a b Mitsubishi SH-60K, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Retrieved on 10 December 2008.
  7. ^ a b Mitsubishi SH-60K Upgrade. Jane's, 11 June 2008.
  8. ^ a b c Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. "Development of SH-60K Patrol Helicopter" (PDF). Technical Review Vol. 42 No. 5 (Dec. 2005). Retrieved 6 January 2009.
  9. ^ Goebel, Greg. "Seahawk in Foreign Service". Vectorsite.net, 1 April 2009.
  10. ^ a b c Leoni 2007, p. 282.
  11. ^ Mitsubishi Heavy Industries UH-60J page
  12. ^ "Sikorsky S-70 "Black Hawk". All the World's Helicopters and Rotorcraft. Jane's. Retrieved: 2009-12-21.
  13. ^ Sikorsky Frontlines Q1 2009. Sikorsky. Retrieved 2009-12-21.
  14. ^ a b Goebel, Greg. Sikorsky S-70 Black Hawk Air Vector. Retrieved, 2009-12-22.
  15. ^ a b Leoni 2007, pp. 282-283.
  16. ^ a b c "Directory: World Air Forces". Flight International, 11-17 November 2008.
  • Leoni, Ray D. Black Hawk, The Story of a World Class Helicopter, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2007. ISBN 978-1-56347-918-2.
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