Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

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The Black Hawk is the backbone of US Army rotary-wing aviation, easily identifiable by its four-blade main and tail rotors and robust, utilitarian shape.

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Aircraft

UH-60 Black Hawk UH-60

United States Army (standard tactical matte black)

Airline

United States Army

Manufacturer

Sikorsky

Insights

Aviation History

The UH-60 Black Hawk is a critical utility helicopter for the US Army and many allied forces, first flying in 1974 and entering service in 1979. Widely used for troop transport, medevac, special operations, and various support roles; it has replaced the older Bell UH-1 Iroquois (Huey).

Fleet Rarity

Very common in US and allied military service, but not used by civilians. Tens of thousands built across all variants.

Record Flights

Regular participant in long-range military insertions, air assault, and rescue missions; famous for its role in events such as Operation Gothic Serpent (Black Hawk Down, 1993).

Safety & Events

The UH-60 has been involved in multiple conflicts and high-profile incidents, notably the 1993 Mogadishu operation ('Black Hawk Down'). Known for its reliability but also for some high-profile losses in combat zones.

Future Outlook

Still heavily in service with various upgrades, likely to remain the US Army's standard utility helicopter for the next decade before replacement by Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA).

Specifications

General Electric T700-GE-701C/D turboshaft (typical for later UH-60 models)

Engine

Rotor diameter: 16.36 m

Wingspan

19.76 m (with rotors turning)

Length

590 km (combat)

Range

280 km/h

Speed

11 troops plus 4 crew (or equivalent cargo)

Capacity

9979 kg

MTOW

5.13 m

Height

Each engine ~1,890 shp (shaft horsepower)

Thrust

Not rated under civil ICAO standards

Noise

Registration not visible. Model variant not distinguishable from photo alone (could be UH-60A/L/M or an MH/HH variant).