The Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System is the United States Navy's program that develops crewed helicopters to assist the surface fleet in anti-submarine warfare.
An SH-60B Seahawk helicopter releasing a Mark 46 torpedo
An SH-2F Seasprite of the US Navy
Kaman SH-2 Seasprite
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The Kaman SH-2 Seasprite is a ship-based helicopter originally developed and produced by American manufacturer Kaman Aircraft Corporation. It has been typically used as a compact and fast-moving rotor
Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System
…and MBB, but these were too small for the mission. In early 1978 the Navy selected Sikorsky's S-70B design, which was designated "SH-60B Seahawk". Kaman SH-2F Seasprite (LAMPS Mk I, retired) Sikorsky SH-60B Seahawk (LAMPS Mk III…
A YUH-2A during ditching trials, 1963
UH-2A hoists personnel from a ship, 1964. The Seasprite began its military career as modest naval utility helicopter.
A UH-2A aboard USS Guadacanal, 1970