Helo Communities

The MH-60T is the U.S. Coast Guards medium range multi-purpose helicopter. The Jayhawk's state-of-the-art radar, radio, and navigation equipment enables the helicopter to carry out the Coast Guard's search and rescue, law enforcement, homeland security, and marine environmental protection missions efficiently and effectively. With its twin T700-GE-401C engines, the Jayhawk can fly 300 miles offshore, remain on scene 45 minutes, hoist six people on board, and return to its point of origin with a safe fuel reserve. Normal cruising speeds of 125 knots can be increased to a "dash" speed of 150 knots when necessary. The MH-60T will fly comfortably at 125 knots for 6-7 hours and carries up to 6,300 lbs. of fuel.

The French designed Dolphin fulfills the Coast Guard's short range SAR role. Developed by Aerospatiale, the Dolphin has a fan-in-fin fenestron tail rotor, droppable rescue equipment and an infrared search system. The MH-65 can fly at a max gross weight of 8,400 lbs. and at a top speed of 175 mph.