
Originally fielded over 17 years ago as the HH-60J, the MH-60T is the proven workhorse for the U.S. Coast Guard as the medium
range responder for offshore operations. The helicopter also offers shore-based aviation surveillance and transport. Although
the MH-60T looks similar to its predecessor, it is a completely updated, modernized aircraft inside.
Rockwell Collins is providing a fully integrated cockpit Avionics Management System to 42 MH-60T Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopters.
This upgrade program builds on the success of our Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) that was first implemented on the U.S. Army's Special Operations helicopters. The MH-60T's CAAS system incorporates common,
reusable processing elements in an open systems approach that is based on commercial standards. The system also includes
our full color Control Display Units (CDU), Integrated Processing Center (IPC) and Data Transfer Units (DTU). Each of the
aircraft's five multi-functional displays is capable of primary flight symbology, radar imagery, digital map and systems information.
Furthermore, key flight instrumentation symbology has been designed for enhanced safety during over-water search operations
and night hovering.
Mission success for the MH-60T is also ensured by Rockwell Collins' advanced High Frequency (HF) and Very/Ultra High Frequency (V/UHF) communications and navigation equipment. Additionally, our mission surveillance sensor management capabilities and upgrades
to the state-of-the-art DF-430 direction finding system help enhance SAR operations.
Please contact Rockwell Collins for more information.
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