USCG MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter start-up and take-off

We are on the practice field at Maine Maritime Academy, where we see US Coast Guard Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk 6042 as it starts up and takes off from the field. The helicopter was here as part of a dual rescue simulation with a 47 foot CG motor lifeboat. The lifeboat came out of Rockland, while the helicopter came out of Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod. We will see one of the rescue evolutions in an upcoming video. 6042 is painted in the Coast Guard Aviation Centennial color scheme. The MH-60T was built in the early to mid 90's. Enjoy the sound of the start up of the GE T700-GE-401C gas turbines, as well as the view of the take-off. If you have any questions about the video, feel free to message me. Comments are welcome. The videos were taken on October 13th, 2016.

[@devgru8197]

In my opinion, the Sikorsky S-70 family (Blackhawks, Seahawks, Pavehawks, and Jayhawks), is one of the most beautiful helicopters in the world! Great bird!

[@necromanteerrante8095]

I thought they helicopters were all white with red

[@VinicioGuerraVlogs]

TOO LONG TO GET UP AND FLY

[@totifaddye6587]

This man wakes up And Takes His Heli While Millions Just wake up and Drive their Compact cars 😂😂😂

[@blueminion8149]

My dad is the flight mechanic on these :)

[@izzmeev4n117]

I want to be a coast guard

[@USAIRFORCE621]

My Uncle spent 30+ yrs as a civilian for the USCG and also was working on these when they were being upgraded to the Tango models, as well as frequently spent time at Coast Guard aviation training center in Mobile, AL and was also frequently at CGAS Elizabeth City, NC, he is one of many people who made the conversion to the new model a great success!

[@williammitchell1864]

I just thought of something, Why can't Sikorsky Aircraft make a Blackhawk series Helicopter with five main rotor blades and six tail rotor blades?

[@Wolfman053a]

And it’s the retro scheme bird! BRAVO ZULU!

[@lorenzodunn3226]

I was one of the first factory trained Army Blackhawk Repairers. I was stationed at FEVA for six years training AIT students to be Blackhawk Repairers. Excellent film footage and sound.

[@davecrupel2817]

For those who are curious, this paint job is the Coast Guard's ceremonial "Centennial" paint job.

[@unclefester9113]

Thank you kindly for posting. And a SPECIAL thank you to all the brave men and women of the Coast. Thank You for your service. What a marvelous sight and sound. Its funny = as the rotor speeds up - it looks like its stopping. What a strange optical effect.

[@davidespinola7710]

The helicopter is already beautiful by itself, and the orange color is even more beautiful.

[@hgodtx]

Great video! I really enjoy watching turbine helicopter procedures. Your camera work, fall colors, framing, and the bird itself makes this a spectacular video.

[@DanniGold1]

Absolutely love that helicopter

[@shakenama]

Used to be stationed at the Sandwich Canal Station up the road from the AirSta Cape Cod. Did a few basket drills with them out in the bay. Nice paint job...looks like something you'd find over in England.

[@brianpellerin4229]

This clip brought back great memories. My first ride in a helicopter was when a Air National Guard UH-1 Huey landed at Fort George in Castine, it was in the fall of 1989, my senior year at MMA, they asked if we wanted a ride, Hell Ya!. Working offshore I've flown well over 100 chopper flights now, not as fun as the first time though.

[@claudiopalaciocampo6258]

Nice video dude! And nice chopper too , I really like that special paint scheme

[@shawntepitts488]

Such an amazing take off

[@silntstl]

6042. Crewed it many times at Clearwater. Nice to see it got the anniversary paint job.