Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
The Mitsubishi H-60 series is a twin-turboshaft engine helicopter based on the Sikorsky UH-60 helicopter family for use by the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF). [1]The SH-60J/K/L are anti-submarine patrol versions for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). [2]
The SH-60J is a version of the SH-60B for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force with different avionics. The SH-60K is a modified version of the SH-60J. The SH-60J and SH-60K are built under license by Mitsubishi in Japan. [7] [8]
UH-60J Designation used by JASDF and JMSDF [1] UH-60JA Licence-built by Mitsubishi for JASDF and JMSDF [1] SH-60J Japanese Version of SH-60B without Sonobuoy launcher. Licence-built by Mitsubishi for JMSDF. SH-60K Upgraded from SH-60J (K stands for "Kai"), which has newer sensors and weapons. Manufactured by Mitsubishi. HM-2
Mitsubishi SH-60J/K/L or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Aviation facilities: Multi-purpose helicopter-UAV hangar and landing deck: Notes: Containerized mission modules, stern crane, launch and recovery system (LARS)
sh-60j & sh-60k Military unit Fleet Air Squadron 21 ( 第21航空隊 , dainijuuichikoukuutai ) (which is also referred to as HS-21 ) is a unit in the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force .
JMSDF Tateyama Air Base is currently the headquarters of the 21st Fleet Air Squadron, with two squadrons equipped with Mitsubishi SH-60J/K helicopters optimized for anti-submarine warfare, and one flight of three Mitsubishi UH-60J helicopters which provide air ambulance services to the Izu Islands.
Get the latest news, politics, sports, and weather updates on AOL.com.
Sazanami was authorized under the Medium-term Defense Buildup Plan of 1996, and was built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shipyards in Nagasaki. She was laid down on 4 April 2002, launched on 29 August 2003. She was commissioned into service on 16 February 2005. [2] and was initially assigned to the JMSDF Escort Flotilla 2 based at Sasebo.