SH-2 SeaspriteThe Seasprite (fig. 8-56), an ex-utility helicopter, isnow serving in the LAMPS (light airborne multipurposesystem) program with the destroyer Navy.CH-53D Sea StallionThe Sea Stallion (fig 8-57) tows and operatesvarious mine countermeasure devices designed todetect and neutralize submerged naval mines. CH-53Dsquadrons are capable of rapid worldwide deployment.SH-60B SeahawkThe Seahawk SH-60B (fig. 8-58) is placed aboardfrigates and destroyers. The Seahawk is the airborneplatform segment of the LAMPS Mk III weaponssystem. It can carry personnel as well as weapons todetect, localize, and destroy submarines at long range. Itis designed to be in constant voice and data link contactwith the ship’s CIC. In addition to its primary mission of8-40Student Notes:Figure 8-54.—Representative types of rotary-wing aircraft.Photograph courtesy of PHAN Mahaya JordanFigure 8-55.—CH-45 Sea Knight transports ordnance fromflight deck of the USS Independence (CV 62).
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