The Jayhawk is the mascot of the sports teams of the University of Kansas, who are also known as the Jayhawks. The Jayhawk has become an unofficial state bird of Kansas, and is a nickname used for Kansans. Today's familiar image of the crimson, royal blue, & yellow Jayhawk has evolved over the years. The earliest drawings of the bird were completely in blue, with elongated legs and a round beak. The next iteration took on the visage of a raven with a yellowed beak. During World War II, the Jayhawk took on a somewhat more serious look with a sharper beak and angry eyes, giving it the look of a "fighting" mascot. The image in use today appears far more jovial and welcoming, looking more like a cartoon character than before.
In 1986 the HH-60 Jayhawk was selected to replace the aging HH-3F Pelican as the Coast Guard's medium range helicopter.
Jayhawks have replaced the Sikorsky HH-3F Pelican helicopters that the Coast Guard has used for over 20 years.
The JAYHAWK is a variant of the Sikorsky H-60 product line currently used by all five branches of the US military along with 25 governments across the world.
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