PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Navy helicopter experts needed receiver processors for the Navy's H-60 family of medium-lift helicopters. They found a solution from the Lockheed Martin Corp. Rotary and Mission Systems segment in Owego, N.Y.
Officials of the Weapon Systems Support office of Naval Supply Systems Command in Philadelphia announced a $15.1 order to Lockheed Martin in November for 12 receiver processors for the H-60 helicopter family. The order involves foreign military sales (FMS) from Australia.
Receiver processors are part of the H-60's avionics and radar systems that process radar and signal data that capitalize on advanced radar receiver technology to enhance the helicopter’s mission capabilities.
The Sikorsky H-60 helicopter family consists of the UH-60 Black Hawk medium-lift utility helicopter; SH-60 Seahawk anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter; HH-60G Pave Hawk combat search-and-rescue helicopter; and MH-60T Jayhawk maritime patrol, interdiction, and search and rescue helicopter.
Digital signal processing
The receiver processors are critical for signal processing in radar and electronic support measures (ESM) systems aboard H-60 helicopters. Receiver processors handle incoming radar signals to enable the helicopter to detect, classify, and track targets and threats.
These units form part of the H-60s broader tactical mission system and defensive suite, including radar warning receivers and electronic support measures.
On this order, Lockheed Martin will do the work in Owego, N.Y., and should be finished by December 2028. For more information contact Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems online at https://lockheedmartin.com/en-us/products/sikorsky-black-hawk-helicopter.html?_gl=1*1tnbtiq*_gcl_au*NDIyNjAwMjI4LjE3NjQxNzM0ODk., or Naval Supply Systems Command at www.navsup.navy.mil.
