Black Hawk Helicopter
Sikorsky H-60
10 th Mountain Division
Three H-60 Black Hawks will be on static display at the Fort Ontario Historic Site on Sunday, July 31.
U.S.Coast Guard
A Coast Guard version, HH-60J JayHawk, will perform a Search and Rescue (SAR) mission during the Novelis Air Show.
H-60 Black Hawk
The Sikorsky Black Hawk is a veteran work horse of the United States Armed Forces.
It is the Army’s front line helicopter used for air assault, air cavalry and medical evacuations. It is designed to carry 11 combat- loaded air assault troops, is capable of moving a 105 millimeter howitzer and 30 rounds of ammunition. It was first deployed in 1978.
Specifications
Manufacturer: Sikorsky Aircraft
Power Plant: Twin GE turboshaft engines each rated at 3,700 horse power.
Altitude: Maximum is 22,000 feet.
Weight: Empty-11,516 pounds
Maximum gross weight: 24,500 pounds
Length: 64’10”
Height:16’10”
Rotor: Four titanium, diameter 53’8
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