What is the MH-60 air speed?

• A. 180 knots
• B. 120 knots
• C. 200 knots
• D. 220 knots

Answer: (A)

The speed limit being tested is the MH-60’s maximum safe forward airspeed. For this helicopter, the official limit is 180 knots indicated. This ceiling comes from the rotor system and airframe design, which impose a maximum allowable rotor tip Mach number and structural loads. Exceeding this speed risks excessive rotor stresses, vibration, and control issues, so 180 knots is the upper practical limit.

Cruise speeds for the MH-60 are typically lower (often in the 140–160 knot range) for efficiency and handling, while speeds well above the limit (like 200 or 220 knots) would be outside the approved flight envelope. A much lower value (such as 120 knots) would unnecessarily constrain operations and isn’t the published maximum.