Sikorsky UH60M Black Hawk Utility Helicopter
Sikorsky UH60
The UH60 Black Hawk, developed by Sikorsky, has been operational in the US Army since 1978. More than 2,000 variants are in service with the US Military and more than 600 exported to over 28 countries around the globe. The primary mission of the Black Hawk helicopter is as a troop carrier and logistical support […]
The UH60 Black Hawk, developed by Sikorsky, has been operational in the US Army since 1978. More than 2,000 variants are in service with the US Military and more than 600 exported to over 28 countries around the globe.
The primary mission of the Black Hawk helicopter is as a troop carrier and logistical support aircraft, but in addition, the helicopter can be configured to carry out medical evacuation, command-and-control, search-and-rescue, armed escort, electronic warfare, and executive transport missions.
Specs
- Power Plant: General Electric T700-GE-701C turboshaft engines, 1,890 shp (1,410 kW) each
- Max Speed: 159 kn (183 mph, 294 km/h)
- Cruise Speed: 150 kn (170 mph, 280 km/h)
- Combat Range: 320 nmi (370 mi, 590 km)
- Length: 64 ft 10 in (19.76 m) including rotors
- Height: 16 ft 10 in (5.13 m)
- Width: 7 ft 9 in (2.36 m)
- Fuselage length:: 50 ft 1 in (15.27 m)
- Empty weight: : 10,624 lb (4,819 kg)
- Service Ceiling: : 19,000 ft (5,800 m)
Key Details
Manufacturer: Sikorsky Aircraft
Category: Utility Helicopter
Introduction: 1978
