The Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) UH-60J is a rescue helicopter based on the U.S. Army multi-purpose helicopter, the UH-60A "BLACK HAWK". The Marine Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) UH-60J also a rescue helicopter based on the JASDF UH-60J, and the Ground self Defense Force(IGSDF)UH-60JA is a multi-purpose helicopter based on the U.S. Army UH-60L. Those are licensed and manufactured with Sikorsky in the U.S. MHI is the primary contractor for all of the above. UH-60J (JASDF/JMSDF) is equipped with infrared night vision, and weather radar navigation systems for better mobility. The UH-60JA (JGSDF) is a multi-purpose helicopter used for transportation and can be equipped with an infrared reduction regulator, and wire cutter, as options. As of March. 31, 2005, a total of 75 units have been manufactured of the above three models.
Main specifications
| Width |
16.4m(at rotor spin) |
| Length |
19.8m(at rotor spin) |
| Height |
5.1m |
| Gross weight |
9,000kg(JGSDF)
10,000kg(JMSDF)
9,900kg(JASDF) |
| Engine |
1,800shp×2 |
| Max. speed |
140 knot |
| Present Delivery Status; |
| UH-60JA |
(For JGSDF) |
25 Aircraft |
| UH-60J |
(For JMSDF) |
19 Aircraft |
| UH-60J |
(For JASDF) |
31 Aircraft |
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| Total |
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75 Aircraft |
| (One aircraft was lost for the accident) |
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| JGSDF UH-60JA |
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| JASDF UH-60J |
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| JMSDF UH-60J |
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