A U.S. Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk in MEDEVAC configuration, featuring the Red Cross insignia, in flight.
© @ashley.kennedy.photography
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Spotter's notes
Taking off from PDK…why does it land there when Dobbins is so close?
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
H60
Model
UH-60 Black Hawk (likely HH-60M MEDEVAC variant)
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Livery
United States Army, Medical evacuation (red cross symbol)
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
GE T700-GE-701C/D turboshaft
Thrust
Each engine: 1410 kW (1,890 shp)
Wingspan
Rotor diameter: 16.36 m
Length
19.76 m
Height
5.13 m
MTOW
10,659 kg
Range
592 km
Capacity
Infantry: 11 troops (HH-60M: up to 6 casualties)
Cruise Speed
280 km/h
Noise Rating
Not rated by ICAO (military, varies)
Location
Airport Code
PDK/KPDK
Airport Name
DeKalb Peachtree Airport
Camera
Device
Nikon d750