What type of naval aircraft employs the AN/ASQ-13F dipping sonar system?

The AN/ASQ-13F dipping sonar system is utilized primarily by the SH-60F Seahawk helicopter. This system is designed to detect and classify underwater objects, such as submarines, by dipping the sonar sensor into the water during flight operations. The SH-60F, a version of the Seahawk helicopter, operates mainly in anti-submarine warfare roles, and its capability to deploy the dipping sonar makes it particularly effective in this domain.

The SH-60B variant, for example, was designed more for anti-surface warfare and did not have the same dipping sonar capability. The MH-60R incorporates advanced avionics and multi-mission capabilities and leverages other types of sonar technologies, while the designation SH-70 is not specifically associated with a unique aircraft model but rather is a broader term sometimes linked to the MHS (Multi-role Helicopter) program. Thus, the SH-60F is distinctly tied to the use of the AN/ASQ-13F, highlighting its primary role in anti-submarine operations.