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Air ForcesUnited States

HH-60G Pave Hawk

Combat search and rescue helicopterFielded 1982Pending verification
Air ForcesUSA
HH-60G Pave Hawk
Photo: U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah McKernan · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
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System
TypeCombat search and rescue helicopter
Date of introduction1982
ProliferationAt least 3 countries
Crew4Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length19.76 m65 ftMed[1]
Height5.08 m17 ftMed[1]
Empty weight7,257 kg15,999 lbMed[1]
Max takeoff weight9,979 kg22,000 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine2 × General Electric T700-GE-700-701CMed[1]
Thrust / power1,940 shp (1,450 kW) eachMed[1]
Speed357 km/h222 mph · 193 ktMed[1]
Cruise speed294 km/hMed[1]
Range600 km373 mi · 324 nmiMed[1]
Ferry range817 kmMed[1]
Service ceiling4,300 m14,108 ftMed[1]
Protection
Counter Measures (Chaff/Flares)flare/chaff countermeasure dispensing systemMed[1]
Fire control
GPSINS/GPS/Doppler navigationMed[1]
SATCOMSATCOM satellite communicationsMed[1]
EWSecure/anti-jam communicationsMed[1]
LARSLARS (Lightweight Airborne Recovery System) range/steering radio to compatible survivor radiosMed[1]
Night Visionnight vision goggle lightingMed[1]
Variants
HH-60APrototype for the HH-60D rescue helicopter. A modified UH-60A primarily designed for combat search and rescue. It is equipped with a rescue hoist with a 200 ft (60.96 m) cable that has a 600 lb (270 kg) lift capability, and a retractable in-flight refueling…[1]
HH-60D Night HawkPrototype of combat rescue variant for the US Air Force.[1]
HH-60EProposed search and rescue variant for the US Air Force.[1]
HH-60G Pave HawkSearch and rescue helicopter for the US Air Force upgraded from UH-60A Credible Hawk.[1]
MH-60G Pave HawkSpecial Operations, search and rescue model for the US Air Force. Equipped with long-range fuel tanks, air-to-air refueling capability, FLIR, improved radar. Powered by T-700-GE-700/701 engines.[1]
MaplehawkProposed search and rescue version for the Canadian Forces to replace aging CH-113 Labradors. The CF opted for the CH-149 Cormorant instead.[1]
HH-60P Pave HawkCombat Search and Rescue variant of UH-60P, in service with Republic of Korea Air Force. Variant includes External Tank System and FLIR for night operations.[1]
HH-60W Jolly Green IICombat rescue helicopter variant of the UH-60M for the U.S. Air Force to replace the HH-60G.[1]
Summary

The Sikorsky MH-60G/HH-60G Pave Hawk is a twin-turboshaft engine helicopter in service with the United States Air Force. It is a derivative of the UH-60 Black Hawk and incorporates the US Air Force PAVE electronic systems program.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
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Sources
  1. HH-60G Pave Hawk American Combat Search and Rescue Helicopter, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (Public domain)