A Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk lifts off from a mountainside helistop, ready for a firefighting or rescue mission.
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Spotter's notes
Los Angeles County FD Copter 15 landing on Highway 39 above Azusa to transport injured motorists after their car went over the side and down a cliff.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
S-70
Model
S-70 Firehawk (variant of UH-60 Black Hawk)
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Livery
Yellow and silver/white, likely a firefighting operator
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
General Electric T700 turboshaft
Wingspan
16.36 m (rotor diameter)
Length
19.76 m (with rotors turning)
Height
5.13 m
MTOW
9979 kg
Range
592 km
Capacity
Up to 13 passengers or ~4,000 liters for fire suppression tank
Cruise Speed
280 km/h
Camera
Device
iPhone 17 Pro Max