First international delivery of MH-60S Helicopters head for Thailand
Posted by- Neelam Mathews Aug 9, 2011 Two MH-60S SEAHAWK helicopters headed to the Royal Thai Navy, marking the first delivery of the MH-60 to an international customer. The MH-60S helicopters acquired by the Royal Thai Navy are designed for utility missions, such as logistics and troop transport. In addition, the standard searchlight and rescue hoist will enable aircrew to perform search and rescue missions. The U.S. Navy flew the aircraft from Owego, N.Y., to the Port of Baltimore, Md., ahead of their ocean voyage to Thailand. The aircraft were acquired via the U.S. Government's Foreign Military Sales program. "MH-60S 'Sierra' helicopters have proven to be highly reliable utility aircraft for the U.S. Navy fleet," said Michael Sears, the U.S. Navy's international H-60 deputy program manager. "We are honored to provide Thailand with the same capability, along with pilot and maintainer training, spares and logistical support." The new Si...