Military · Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin)
Sikorsky H-60 family (Black Hawk, Seahawk, Jayhawk, Pave Hawk) H60
The Sikorsky H-60 is a family of medium twin-engine military helicopters, including the Army UH-60 Black Hawk and Navy MH-60 Seahawk. It is the most widely used US military helicopter.
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Specifications
- ICAO code
- H60
- First flight
- 1974
- Typical cruise
- 150 kt / 173 mph
- Service ceiling
- 19,000 ft
- Range
- 320 nm / 368 mi
- Capacity
- Crew of 2-4; up to 11 troops
- Length
- 19.8 m / 65 ft
- Wingspan
- 16.4 m / 54 ft
Engines: 2 x GE T700 turboshafts. Family: S-70 / H-60. Figures are typical published values, rounded; real performance depends on variant, weight and conditions.
What it does in US skies
H-60s fly troop transport, medevac, search and rescue, firefighting and training across the US. National Guard Black Hawks often help in floods, wildfires and other disasters.
Main US operators: US Army and Army National Guard, US Navy (MH-60), US Coast Guard (MH-60T), US Air Force (HH-60), Police and firefighting agencies.
How to recognize a Black Hawk
- Long, low fuselage with a flat-bottomed cabin
- Four-blade main rotor and a canted tail rotor on the right side
- Fixed wheeled landing gear with a tail wheel
- Engines mounted side by side on top of the cabin
How it looks on a flight tracker
Usually flies below 3,000 feet at 110 to 150 knots. Many military helicopters fly with ADS-B off or limited details, but Coast Guard and Guard aircraft sometimes appear.
History
The YUH-60 first flew in October 1974 and the Black Hawk entered Army service in 1979. More than 5,000 H-60s of all versions have been built.
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What is the ICAO code for the Sikorsky H-60 family (Black Hawk, Seahawk, Jayhawk, Pave Hawk)?
The ICAO aircraft type designator for the Sikorsky H-60 family (Black Hawk, Seahawk, Jayhawk, Pave Hawk) is H60. Flight trackers and flight plans use this four-character code.
How fast does the Black Hawk fly?
The Sikorsky H-60 family (Black Hawk, Seahawk, Jayhawk, Pave Hawk) typically cruises at about 150 knots true airspeed (about 173 mph). Ground speed on a tracker varies with the wind.
How high can the Black Hawk fly?
Its service ceiling is about 19,000 ft.