“The Coast Guard anticipates new aircraft procurements may be based off Sikorsky’s MH-60R aircraft, which is the maritime variant of the H-60 in active production. Differences between the MH-60T and in-production MH-60R will be addressed with Sikorsky to ensure Coast Guard aircraft are delivered with the appropriate capabilities for Coast Guard missions.” Source: From a statement by the Navy, relayed to media, as to how the U.S. Coast Guard will be getting a new version of the Sikorsky H-60 helicopter based on the MH-60R Seahawk that is deployed by the U.S. Navy and other armed forces around the world.
