T700 engines to power Australia's new MH-60R multi-role helicopters

The Commonwealth of Australia has selected the U.S. Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopter powered by T700-401C engines (1,800 shaft-horsepower class) to fulfill the Australian Defense Force’s requirement for 24 new generation multi-role naval aircraft.  Value of the deal, including engines, spares and the Total Logistics Support package, is approximately $100 million.  Engine deliveries are expected to start in 2013, with initial helicopter deliveries scheduled for 2014.