H-60 Hawk
IOC: 1979
Total Production: 4,183
Total Program's Cost: USD$100 billion
UH-60Q Medevac
IOC: 2002
Also Known As
HH-60L
Origin
United States of America
Contractor/s
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
Family Members
A2C2S
BattleHawk
HH-60G Pave Hawk
HH-60H
HH-60M BlackHawk
MH-60M BlackHawk
MH-60R Strikehawk
MH-60S Knighthawk
S-70i International Black Hawk
SH-60B Seahawk
SH-60F Ocean Hawk
UH-60A Blackhawk
UH-60L Blackhawk
UH-60M BlackHawk
Power plant:
T700-GE-701C (2)
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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-60Q is a modern medical evacuation helicopter based on the proven UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter. It provides medical evacuation of injured soldiers and the assistance of civilian population in time of crisis. It features 6 patient litters, on-board oxygen generators, and a medical suction system. The US Army plans to upgrade current different UH-60 Medevac helicopters to the Q configuration.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 4, Passengers 6
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)
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)
Power: Power 3,780 shp
Other: Main Rotor Blades 4, Number of Engines 2
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United States of America