Description:
The UH-60 utility tactical transport helicopters provide air assault, general support, medial evacuation, command and control, electronic warfare, and special operations support for the US Army and allied nations. They feature lightweight armor to counter small arms fire, as well as hardened and redundant sub-systems design for improved survivability. The UH-60 airframe has been designed to progressively crush on impact, protecting the crew and the passengers.
The UH-60 helicopters have improved mobility of ground forces, due to dramatic improvements in troop capacity and cargo lift capability compared to previous utility helicopters. UH-60s also enable rapid deployment of infantry troops throughout the battlefield. Up to 11 combat ready troops and a crew of 4 can be accommodated inside a UH-60 helicopter. They can operate in most weather conditions even carrying a 105mm howitzer, its crew of 6-man, and up to 30 rounds of ammunition in just a single lift.
The UH-60 helicopter can accommodate external fuel tanks to achieve extended range, small caliber guns typically for self-defense, and even Hellfire anti-tank missiles, as well as other equipment. It has been exported under the S-70 designation and more than 2,660 units have been produced to date. The US Army is the largest UH-60 operator with an estimated procurement of 1,725 UH-60A/L helicopters.
The UH-60L Blackhawk helicopter was fielded by the US Army in 1989. It features more powerful T700-GE-701C turbine engines and an improved durability main gearbox. The L model is able to lift up to 9,000 lbs of external load (A model only 8,000 lbs).
Specifications Accommodation: Crew 4, Passengers 11
Dimensions: Height 5.1 m, Length 1,976 m, Main Rotor Diameter 16.4 m, Width 2.4 m
Weights: Max Weight 10,660 kg (23,501 lb), Min Weight 5,919 kg (13,049 lb), Payload 5,280 kg (11,640 lb)
Performance: Ceiling 5,837 m (19,150 ft), Cruise Speed 77 mps (278 kph), Endurance 2 hours 6 min, Max Range 567 km (306 nm), Top Speed 100 mps (360 kph)
Brazil
Colombia / 21 
Japan
UH-60J built by Mitsubishi and intended for Search and Rescue (SAR)
Jordan / 13 
Taiwan / 4 
Thailand / 5 
United Arab Emirates / 20 
United States of America