The only crash-worthy helicopter seats in the market
tested and produced for the U.S. Navy
H-60 Gunner Seat Redesign
One of the hardest working assets in the U.S. Navy fleet, the MH-60 Helicopter becomes an attack force multiplier when outfitted with a gunner seat, 50-caliber machine gun, and trained gunner.
crash survivability and ergonomics
New design significantly improves crew safety, endurance, and performance.
Vibration isolation and impact absorption
These technologies maximize aircrew safety and minimize ergonomic injury risks.
comfortable custom seating
Adjustable height, seat, back, and head rest positions provide setup for the full height range of aircrews.
KIHOMAC resolved the U.S. Navy’s #2 safety priority
Poor ergonomics of legacy seats led to grounding aircrew injuries
- Temporarily removed from flight schedule
- Long term Med Down
- Permanently disqualified from flight status
- Permanently disabled & medically discharged
- Average aircrew age range for acute/chronic injury is 26-32 years old
Manufactured by KIHOMAC, Inc.
15 months from contract award to full fleet delivery.
Read more
NAVAIR delivers first redesigned MH-60s gunner seats to fleet | NAVAIR
U.S. Navy Installs, Demos New MH-60 Gunner Seats | Aviation Week Network
Naval Aviation News Magazine – NAVAIR Delivers MH-60S Gunner Seat Replacement to the Fleet
