The HH-60H is the dedicated strike-rescue variant of the Seahawk, mounting special weapons and equipment specific to that dangerous mission. This includes an ALE-39 chaff/flare dispenser to decoy surface-to-air missiles, a radar warning receiver, an infrared jammer, and M60 7.62mm machine guns on either side. These helos are night-vision capable and work with the carriers' SEAL detachment to rescue downed fliers behind enemy lines.
Future plans include an all HH-60H squadron, with armed helo upgrades allowing AGM-114 Hellfire missile capability. Seahawks deploy in "6+2" mixes (6 SH-60Fs, 2 HH-60Hs) forming one squadron per air wing; there is now also a "4+2" arrangement, with HS-6 being the first squadron to make the switch.
