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Originally Posted by wabpilot
The Romeo versions are remanufactured Bravos. They operate with a dunking sonar as well. This is critical in seeking out the quiet diesel-electric submarines that are likely to be encountered. Only Russia and China among our potential adversaries operate a few nuke boats and those very rarely. Conversely, many nations, likley to be adversaries, operate D/E subs. Those boats tend to be short ranged and of limited speed and endurance. Thus, a relatively slow SH-60 is more than adequate to deal with them.
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Yes, I am familiar with the Seahawk models. The Romeo seems to be a very capable aircraft. And it make sense to have this model stationed both on the surface ships and the carriers. It would seem to be able to handle a variety of missions, with a great avoinics/sensor/weapons package. Can't wait for it to join the fleet.
I have read some sources that state that the MH-60R does not have a MAD system as was deployed on both the Bravo and Foxtrot models. I found this strange as it would seem to be an important tool in the anti-submarine business. But all of the photos I looked up on the MH-60R seem to have the MAD system installed (it IS the round disk located on the underside on the helicopter, towards the front right under the cockpit correct?) I assume the photos are correct and the Romeos have the MAD system.
I think the Navy is doing a great job with its helicopter fleet, replacing the SH-60B and SH-60F with one airframe, and the HH-60's on the carriers, the SH-3 SAR birds and the Sea Knights in the VREP role with the MH-60S. Not only reducing the number of types used but also getting everything they can from a great machine which is the Seahawk.
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Originally Posted by wabpilot
However, a dunking sonar is a necessity. The Foxtrots, Romeos and their follow ons, the MH-60s have just that.
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Isn't it the Foxtrot that has the dipping sonar, and the follow on would be be MH-60R which also has the system?