NATOPS Ch. 1 Flashcards
What does RAST stand for?
Recovery, Assist, Secure, and Traverse
MH-60R Primary Missions
Command and control Anti-Submarine Warfare Non-Combat Operations Electronic Warfare Surface Warfare
MH-60R Secondary Missions
Fleet Support Operations (e.g. SAR) Amphibious Warfare (e.g. Naval Surface Fire Support) Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Health Services (e.g. MEDEVAC) Air Warfare (e.g. LSF) Intelligence Operations (e.g. ISR) Logistics (e.g. vertrep)
Main Rotor Diameter
53 ft 8 in
Tail Rotor Diameter
11 ft 0 in
Ground Clearance
6.5 in
Height
16 ft 10 in
Length overall (rotors turning)
64 ft 10 in
SUW Seating Configuration
3 cabin seats, 2 passengers max,
ASW Seating Configuration
2 cabin seats, 1 passenger max
Logistics/VERTREP Configuration
5 or less cabin seats, 3 or less passengers max
SAR/MEDEVAC
5 or less cabin seats, 3 or less passengers max
Note 5: Due to confined space in the cabin, _____ in an ASW configured aircraft equipped with ALFS is _______.
dedicated SAR, not recommended
Note 6: Due to decreased area at the cabin door, ______ with the RHEP installed is ________.
dedicated SAR, not recommended
Warning: In the event of a crash, the SO console seat poses a ____________ to passengers in both the port rear and center rear seat, If the port rear seat or center seat is occupied, ____________________.
head strike hazard, the SO console seat shall be unoccupied and secured in the full forward position
Warning: Only a _______ seat shall be installed in instructor seat location. Installation of other seats poses a head strike hazard in the event of a crash.
Simula
Warning: The ______ seat shall not be occupied if the GAU-21 is placed in the ________. Gun shall remain in the firing position if _________.
instructor, inboard stow position, the instructor seat is occupied
Warning: The center rear seat shall be removed if the ______ is installed. the RAST probe prevents _________.
RAST probe, proper stroking of the seat in the event of a crash
Warning: The center seat shall be unoccupied if condutcing______.
VERTREP
Warning: The ______ should be removed during flights not requiring its use. When installed, it creates __________.
simula seat, an egress hazard for the aircrewman
What is the distance between the main and tail rotors?
2.6”
What type of engines does the MH-60R have?
T700-GE-401C, a front-drive turboshaft engine
Height of tallest point on the tail rotor
16 ft 10 in
Height of the top of the MR hub above the ground
12 ft 4 in
Height of lowest point of the TR
6 ft 6 in
