What kind of fighter-to-fighter (F2F) capability does the MH-60R have?

• A. No fighter-to-fighter capability
• B. Full fighter-to-fighter capability
• C. Limited fighter-to-fighter capability that allows coordination of weapons engagements among other Link 16 platforms
• D. Fighter-to-fighter capability only with satellites

Answer: (C)

The capability being tested is how Link 16 enables networked warfare, where platforms share target data and cue weapons to work together. The MH-60R isn’t a dedicated air-to-air fighter, but it can participate in joint engagements by using Link 16 to coordinate with other platforms. This gives it a limited fighter-to-fighter capability: it can help plan and execute engagements by sharing tracks, targets, and weapon cues with other Link 16 assets, enabling a coordinated attack or defense across multiple platforms. It’s not a full, independent fighter capability, and while satellites can provide back-up communications, the primary mechanism for this coordination is the Link 16 network.