Light Turbine Helicopters Legacy Models

UH-60M BLACK HAWK Helicopter

The U.S. Army's multi-mission helicopter for the 21st century

The UH-60M helicopter culminates more than 30 years of technological advancement, improved performance and real world experience. This advanced BLACK HAWK aircraft serves dependably in the most extreme conditions found on earth. With the integration of the U.S. Army's Future Combat Systems and automated aircraft health monitoring, the UH-60M provides superior vertical lift and is the "intelligent" choice for the battlefield of tomorrow.

Powerplant and fuel system

Number of Engines	2
Engine Type	T700-GE-701D
Take-off Shaft horsepower (5 min)	3,988 shp	2,974 kw
OEI Shaft horsepower (30 sec)	1,940 shp	1,447 kw

Performance

Maximum Gross Weight	22,000 lbs	9,979 kg
Maximum Cruise Speed	151 kts	280 km/h
Maximum Range - No Reserve	276 nm	511 km
HIGE Ceiling	10,520 ft	3,206 m
HOGE Ceiling	6,010 ft	1,831 m
OEI Service Ceiling	6,500 ft	1,981 m
AEO Service Ceiling	15,180 ft	4,626 m

Accommodations

Cabin Length	12.6 ft	3.8 m
Cabin Width	7.7 ft	2.3 m
Cabin Height	4.5 ft	1.3 m
Cabin Area	88 ft2	8.1 m2
Cabin Volume	396 ft3	11.2 m3
Baggage Volume	20 ft3	0.5 m3

Survivability and crashworthiness are not just attributes of the BLACK HAWK helicopter, they're inherent to the design requirements of the U.S. Army. A strict military standard makes the BLACK HAWK aircraft a rugged and extremely durable helicopter that delivers enhanced safety. Safety that has been proven in real missions, around the world.

Airframe

Machined cabin structure
Multi-functional and durable 300psi cabin flooring
Crashworthy Pilot and co-Pilot seats
Two sliding cargo doors with pop-out egress windows
Two jettisonable cockpit doors
Three point dual OLEO landing gear with kneeling capability
Active vibration control system
Wire strike protection system
Integrated Vehicle Health Management System (IVHMS)
Foldable tail pylon for shipping and storage
Built-in work platforms, engine cowlings and hydraulic deck
Foldable stabilator

Cockpit

Four-axis fully coupled flight director
Digital map
Dual embedded global positioning
Integrated stormscope
Two UHF/VHF AM/FM radios
Five digital ICS stations
Automatic direction finder
VOR/ILS
Dual digital flight control computer

Powerplant and fuel system

Two T700-GE701D engines
Auxiliary power unit
Dual crashworthy and self-sealing fuel tanks, 360 gallons
Left and right gravity refuel ports
Single point for close circuit and pressure refueling

Rotor and drive system

Improved durability gearbox
Four wide-chord composite blades
Foldable main and tail rotor blades
Dual redundant and isolated flight controls
Rotor de-icing provisions

Electrical

Retractable landing light
Controllable searchlight
NVG compatible formation lights
Portable maintenance light with three receptacles

Press Releases

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	04.09.13 Sikorsky Aerospace Services Launches State-of-the-Art BLACK HAWK Training Center in Colombia Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) today announced the opening of a new UH-60 BLACK HAWK Helicopter Flight Simulator Training... more
	09.13.12 Sikorsky Nears Completion of 15 UH-60M Helicopters to Fulfill Sweden’s ISAF Requirement Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), is planning this month to deliver the final two... more
	07.18.12 Sikorsky Delivers 500th ‘M’ Model BLACK HAWK Helicopter Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), and the U.S. Army today celebrated the... more

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