Overview
The Black Hawk replaced the Vietnam-era Huey as the US Army's main troop and utility helicopter. It carries 11 fully equipped soldiers, can lift about 4 tonnes under its belly and was built to survive hits from small-arms fire.
More than 5,000 of the S-70 family have been built in versions for medevac, special forces, search and rescue and naval use (the Seahawk). Specifications shown are for the UH-60L/M.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 19.76 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.36 m |
| Height | 5.13 m |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 5,224 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 9,980 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 294 km/h |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 280 km/h |
| Range | 511 km |
| Ferry range | 2,220 km |
| Service ceiling | 5,790 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 2 pilots + 2 crew chiefs |
|---|---|
| Seats (typical) | 11 |
| Seats (max.) | 14 |
| Cargo capacity | 4,100 kg |
Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | General Electric T700-GE-701C |
| Power (each) | 1,410 kW |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Armament
- Two door-mounted M240 7.62 mm machine guns or M134 miniguns
- Optional stub wings for rockets, Hellfire missiles or extra fuel tanks
Did you know?
The 2001 film "Black Hawk Down" tells the story of two UH-60s shot down in Mogadishu, Somalia, in 1993.
Photos
Photo 1: Duan Zhu / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
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