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FPP040 - H-60 (Black / Sea) Hawk

FPP040 - H-60 (Black / Sea) Hawk

FromFighter Pilot Podcast


FPP040 - H-60 (Black / Sea) Hawk

FromFighter Pilot Podcast

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Length:
65 minutes
Released:
Feb 22, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Few Western aerospace design and manufacturing firms can boast an aircraft so successful that it is flown by every branch of the US military, plus the Coast Guard and dozens of countries, with over 4,000 aircraft being built in dozens of configurations.  No, it’s not the Lockheed C-130 Hercules or Bell UH-1 Huey.  We’re talking the Sikorsky H-60 helicopter. Joining us this episode to discuss the numerous H-60 variants (Blackhawk and Seahawk primarily, but also the Jayhawk and Pavehawk) is US Navy Commander Jeremiah Ragadio.  “FRANK,” a career Seahawk pilot currently in training to assume a leadership position in a sea-going MH-60R squadron, offers a fascinating look at not only all the H-60 variants, but its armament and performance as well. During the listener question segment we discuss land-based Navy squadrons, S-3 radio limitations, and aircraft carrier landing F/A-18E/F weight limits and ordnance considerations.  Click here to read the latest ‘Musing’ on our website and here to view our inaugural ‘Deep Dive’ video. Bumper announcements by Jim Hendershot; bumper music by Jaime Lopez.  Episode artwork by Janek Krause.
Released:
Feb 22, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Fighter Pilot Podcast explores the fascinating world of air combat: the aircraft, the weapons systems, and most importantly--the people. Each episode features a guest who helps explain the topic at hand such as how ejection seats work or what it's like to fly on and off nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Strap in and hang on for this incredible show! If you love the roar of a high-speed flyby or are enamored by the poise and confidence of the brave men and women who pilot these aircraft, then this show is for you!