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Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II
The HH-60W Jolly Green II is the Air Force's combat rescue helicopter, built on the UH-60M Black Hawk to replace the HH-60G Pave Hawk. It recovers isolated personnel from hostile or denied territory, day or night and in bad weather, and also flies disaster relief and medical evacuation. It has armor in the cabin and cockpit, laser, missile and hostile fire warning, and two 7.62 mm miniguns or .50 caliber machine guns. The sheet gives a rotor diameter of 53.6 feet, an operating weight of 22,500 pounds, a speed of 153 knots, a range of 599 nautical miles with air refueling possible, and a ceiling of 20,000 feet.
- Engines
- Two turboshafts mounted above the fuselage
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Specifications
| Length | 64 ft 8 in (19.72 m) |
|---|---|
| Height | 16 ft 8 in (5.09 m) |
| Ceiling | 20,000 ft (6,100 m) |
| First flight | May 17, 2019 |
| Entry into service | 2022 |
| Status | In service |
Who flies it
- US Air Force
- Air National Guard
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