SH-2 SeaspriteThe Seasprite (fig. 8-56), an ex-utility helicopter, isnow serving in the LAMPS (light airbornemultipurpose system) 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 ofseeking and engaging submarines many miles from theship, the Seahawk helicopter is able to provide targetinginformation for over-the-horizon, surface-to-surfacemissiles. The secondary mission of the Seahawkhelicopter is search and rescue, medical evacuation,vertical replenishment, and communications relay.MH-53E Sea DragonThe MH-53E (fig. 8-59) is used primarily forairborne mine countermeasures, with a secondarymission of shipboard delivery. The MH-53E SeaDragon is heavier and has a greater fuel capacity than itsancestor, the CH-53E Super Stallion. MH-53s canoperate from carriers and other warships. The SeaDragon is capable of carrying up to 55 troops or a 16-tonpayload 50 nautical miles or a 10-ton payload 500nautical miles. The MH-53E is capable of towing avariety of mine-sweeping countermeasures systems,including the Mk 105 minesweeping sled, the ASQ-148-41Photograph courtesy of PH2(NAC) Jeff VianoFigure 8-56.–SH-2 SeaspritePhotograph courtesy of SSGT D.W. MobleyFigure 8-57.—CH-53D Sea Stallion airlifts grain for Somalia.Student Notes:Photograph courtesy of PH3 Anthony HaleyFigure 8-58.—SH-60B Seahawk aboard USS Carney(DDG 64) during VERTREP.
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