HH-60W

The HH-60W program is a part of the Air Force's Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) budget activity. The primary goal of this program is to replace the aging HH-60G helicopter with the HH-60W, which will support the Air Force's core function of Personnel Recovery. The HH-60W will be capable of conducting day/night/marginal weather Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) missions in hostile or non-permissive environments. Additionally, the program aims to develop and integrate enhancements in mission/defensive systems and additional system upgrades to address critical capability gaps. The program also supports innovation activities to accelerate planning for technology transition and future acquisition programs.

Furthermore, the HH-60W program includes the development of a complete training system, ground and flight assets required for both Development Test (DT) and Initial Operational Test & Evaluation (IOT&E), and modernization efforts to maximize opportunities for production line cut-in. The program also aims to procure necessary ground and flight assets required for both DT and IOT&E, as well as additional training devices, associated spares, support equipment, Type 1 Training, and initial contractor support. The acquisition strategy involves leveraging fielded non-developmental technologies to recapitalize the HH-60G fleet.

In summary, Program PE 0605229F focuses on developing a new helicopter and associated training systems that leverage non-developmental technologies to enhance CSAR capabilities, address critical capability gaps through system upgrades, and support innovation activities for future technology transition and acquisition programs.