History:
The Black Hawk is the standard front-line utility helicopter of the US Army. Its first flight was in October 1974 and first units were deployed to the army in 1978. It has a crew of three and can carry 11 combat-loaded, air assault troops in most weather conditions. It is also capable of moving a 105-millimeter howitzer on the cargo hook, plus its crew of six, and up to 30 rounds of ammunition in a single lift. In the MedEvac role it can be configured to carry four litters by removing eight troop seats. The helicopter is flown by a crew of three, the pilot and the copilot in cockpit and one crew member in the cabin. The armor of the Black Hawk can withstand hits from 23mm small arms fire. Additionally, the pilot and the copilot are protected with armored seats. The Black Hawk can be armed with two M60D 7.62mm machine guns which are mounted in the windows. The Black Hawk has a four-bladed main rotor made of composite titanium and fiberglass. In 1989, the engines were upgraded to two General Electric T700-GE-701C turboshaft engines, resulting in a model designation change from UH-60A to UH-60L. The new engines have a better high altitude and hot weather performance, a greater lifting capacity, and an improved corrosion protection. The Black Hawk can carry sixteen laser-guided Hellfire anti-armour missiles using the External Stores Support System (ESSS). The ESSS has the capability of carrying a 4500 kg payload of missiles, rockets, cannons and electronic countermeasures pods.
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| Function: | Utility helicopter |
| Dimensions (rotor diameter/length/height): | 16.36 m / 19.76 m / 5.13 m |
| Weight: | 4819 kg empty (9926 kg max.) |
| Engines: | 2 x Turboshaft engines General Electric T700-GE-701 C with 1940 hp each |
| Maximum speed: | 296 km/h |
| Range: | 600 km |
| Ceiling: | 5700 m |
| Armor: | can withstand 23 mm gunfire |
| Armament: | optional: 2 x M60D 7.62mm machine guns; 16 x Hellfire rockets or mix of missiles, rockets, cannons and electronic countermeasures pods |
| Crew: | 3 (+11) |
| Manufacturer: | Sikorsky Aircraft; USA |
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