Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk is an utility helicopter built by Sikorsky in the USA. It first flew in 1974 and entered service in 1979. A tough helicopter that can carry a squad of soldiers, survive damage and fit in a cargo plane.
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- Top speed294 km/h (183 mph)
- Range590 km (367 miles)
- First flight1974
- Wingspan16.4 m (54 ft)
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk specs
| Top speed | 294 km/h (183 mph) |
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| Cruising speed | 280 km/h (174 mph) |
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| Range | 590 km (367 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) |
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| Length | 15.3 m (50 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 16.4 m (54 ft) |
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| Height | 5.1 m (17 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 11 t (23,501 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 pilots, 2 crew, 11 troops |
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| Engines | 2 × General Electric T700 turboshaft |
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| First flight | 1974 |
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| Entered service | 1979 |
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| Built by | Sikorsky (USA) |
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Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk facts
- The US Army has flown Black Hawks since 1979 to carry soldiers and rescue people.
- Its tail rotor is tilted, so it helps lift the helicopter as well as steer it.
Quick quiz
When did the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk first fly?
In 1974.
Who built the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk?
Sikorsky, in the USA.
How fast can the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk fly?
Its top speed is 294 km/h (183 mph).
How far can the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk fly?
About 590 km (367 miles).
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