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A Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk in matte black livery, operated by the United States Army, sits on the tarmac under an overcast sky.
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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.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
UH-60
Model
UH-60 Black Hawk
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Airline
United States Army
Livery
United States Army (standard tactical matte black)
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
General Electric T700-GE-701C/D turboshaft (typical for later UH-60 models)
Thrust
Each engine ~1,890 shp (shaft horsepower)
Wingspan
Rotor diameter: 16.36 m
Length
19.76 m (with rotors turning)
Height
5.13 m
MTOW
9979 kg
Range
590 km (combat)
Capacity
11 troops plus 4 crew (or equivalent cargo)
Cruise Speed
280 km/h
Noise Rating
Not rated under civil ICAO standards