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Spotter's notes
These guys were doing search and rescue, just after Hurricane Rita in 2005. Blackhawk took a fuel stop here, while we were packing BBQ from Mrs jean’s in Unalaska TX. Highly recommend eating there, if it’s still open.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
UH-60
Model
UH-60 Black Hawk
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Airline
U.S. Army
Livery
Standard U.S. Army camouflage (matte dark green/olive)
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
General Electric T700-GE-701C or T700-GE-701D (model dependent)
Thrust
Each T700-GE-701 produces up to 1,890 shp (1,409 kW)
Wingspan
N/A (rotor diameter: 16.36 m)
Length
19.76 m (with rotors turning)
Height
5.13 m
MTOW
9,979 kg
Range
592 km
Capacity
14 troops or up to 1,170 kg of internal cargo / 4,080 kg external cargo
Cruise Speed
280 km/h
Noise Rating
Approx. 94 dB (at close range), not rated under ICAO Chapter 4 fixed-wing noise standards
Location
Airport Code
LFK/KLFK
Airport Name
Angelina County Airport