Mitsubishi H-60

H-60
A JMSDF SH-60J Seahawk helicopter from JDS Haruna lands on board USS Russell in 2007.
Role	ASW/SAR helicopter Type of aircraft
National origin	Japan United States
Manufacturer	Sikorsky Aircraft Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
First flight	31 August 1987
Introduction	1991
Status	In service
Primary user	Japan Self-Defense Forces
Number built	Over 250
Developed from	Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

The Mitsubishi H-60 series is a twin-turboshaft engine helicopter based on the Sikorsky S-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 UH-60J is a search and rescue version for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and JMSDF. The UH-60JA is a utility version for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF).^[3]