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Seahawk

American  
[see-hawk] / ˈsiˌhɔk /

noun

  1. a twin-engine, four-seat U.S. Navy helicopter used for surveillance, targeting, and antisubmarine warfare.


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In August, it said it would buy five MH-60R Seahawk helicopters for use on its ships—a helicopter that is also used by the U.S. and Australia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026

What actually takes off from the deck of the aircraft carrier, though, are Super Hornet fighter jets and Seahawk helicopters.

From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2025

“Kenny embodied what it meant to be a Seahawk through his leadership, toughness, intensity and fearlessness. His intimidating nature and athletic grace made him one of the best players of all-time.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2025

In April, two Japanese navy SH-60K Seahawk helicopters crashed in the Pacific south of Tokyo after colliding during a night-time anti-submarine warfare training drill, killing one crew member and leaving seven others missing.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 3, 2024

Being a cargo vessel, the Seahawk carried few passengers.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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