Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk

20 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

This particular airframe is housed in a museum, as indicated by stanchions and placard. Nose art (mustache) painted for morale/spirit.

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HH-60G Pave Hawk HH-60G

USAF Rescue grey (combat, special operations configuration)

6463

Registration

Airline

United States Air Force

Manufacturer

Sikorsky

Insights

Aviation History

The Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk is a combat search and rescue (CSAR) helicopter operated by the US Air Force, based on the UH-60 Black Hawk airframe but heavily modified for long-range search and rescue, medical evacuation, and special operations.

Fleet Rarity

Increasingly rare as the type is being replaced by the newer HH-60W Jolly Green II; only a limited number remain in museum and reserve service.

Record Flights

HH-60G has been involved in numerous high-profile combat rescues from Desert Storm to Afghanistan.

Safety & Events

Frequently cited in rescue missions and has saved countless lives; specific serials have historic mission records.

Future Outlook

Retirement ongoing, museum specimens preserved as historic artifacts.

Specifications

2 × General Electric T700-GE-700/701C turboshaft

Engine

N/A (rotor diameter: 16.36 m)

Wingspan

19.76 m (with rotors turning)

Length

860 km (combat), up to 2,222 km with external tanks

Range

296 km/h

Speed

Up to 12 troops or equivalent rescue capacity

Capacity

10,659 kg

MTOW

5.13 m

Height

Each engine produces approx. 1,940 shp

Thrust

Military rotorcraft; not rated in civil ICAO decibel standard

Noise

Exact aircraft history not confirmed; visible indicators strongly support identification as HH-60G Pave Hawk.