About the Sikorsky® MH-60T Jayhawk™ – US Coast Guard Search and Rescue Helicopter:

The Sikorsky® MH-60T Jayhawk™ provides search and rescue, life saving aid, policing, and drug interdiction throughout the nation’s waterways and coastlines. Used by the United States Coast Guard, the Jayhawk™ replaced HH-3F Pelican and CH-3E Sea King helicopters in the early 1990s. The original HH-60J performed admirably for nearly a decade before upgrades were needed. In 2006, the existing fleet of HH-60J helos began an arduous conversion to the newer MH-60T. All systems were updated which included avionics, communications, navigation equipment, and flight instruments. These updates fostered a better environment for conducting their missions during the day or night. The new Jayhawk™ also has parts compatibility with the Army’s MH-60 line of helicopters as well as the Coast Guard’s MH-65 short range recovery helicopter. Also added was increased firepower for drug interdiction and policing missions. An M240 7.62mm machine gun and a .50 caliber Barrett M107A1 are used to warn vessels as well as disable engine blocks to those that refuse to comply.

Generally a Jayhawk™ is crewed by a team of four, but more could be added if the mission requires it. This incudes a pilot, copilot, crew chief, rescue diver, or a medic. Currently, 9 USCG squadrons are flying MH-60T helicopters, with the end goal that all rotary squadrons fly the T model. The advancements of the Sikorsky® MH-60T Jayhawk™ ensure the safety of the nation’s waterways.

Specifications:

Crew: four (pilot, co-pilot, two flight crew)

Weight: 21,884 lb (9,926 kg)

Power plant: 2x gas turbines, 1,890 hp (1,410 kW) each

Maximum speed: 205 mph (333 km/h, 180 kn)

Range: 345 mi (555 km, 300 nmi)

Additional information about this Brickmania® custom building kit:

Almost as large, and just a beautiful, as the real thing, this awesome chopper kit features the classic rescue red and white brick-built color scheme as well as a spinning rotor, working rescue winch and modeled interior. The included minifigs are designed in exquisite detail as are the multiple printed and original custom elements. This kit is a must-have for enthusiasts and builders looking for a challenge.

Model Statistics:

Designed by Daniel Siskind

1405 LEGO®, Brickmania® & BrickArms® elements

4x custom minifigs

Additional custom printed elements

Full-color printed building instructions

1/35th scale to match other Brickmania kits

Advanced skill level (6-8 years building experience recommended)

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All Brickmania® model kits are made of new-condition LEGO® bricks. This model comes disassembled and includes complete printed building instructions. This is a limited-edition kit and production may be discontinued at any time.

This is not a LEGO® Product. LEGO and the LEGO minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this product. The LEGO Group is not liable for any loss, injury or damage arising from the use or misuse of this product.