UH 60 A/L Blackhawk

UH 60 A/L BLACKHAWK

a.

Characteristics.

(1)

The UH-60A/L is a twin-engine, single rotor helicopter. Primary mission capability of the helicopter is

air assault and air movement. Secondary missions include SASO, CSAR, C

2 platform, CASEVAC, and air

Volcano (mine setting) during day, night, visual, and instrument conditions.

(2)

The aircraft is approximately 65 feet long with, approximately, a 54-foot main rotor span.

(3)

Maximum gross weight for the UH-60A is 22,000 pounds. Maximum gross weight for the UH-60L is

22,000 pounds. (With an external load exceeding 8,000 pounds, the maximum gross weight is 23,500

pounds.)

(4)

Maximum airspeed is 193 knots with a normal cruise speed of 130 knots. However, the speed for any

mission will vary greatly depending on load configuration (internal or external), time of day, weather

conditions, METT-T, etc.

(5)

The minimum crew for tactical missions is four, two pilots and two crew chiefs. It is essential that two

crew chiefs be used when conducting air assault, NVG operations, and sling loads.

(6)

The aircraft can be operated in light or moderate turbulence.

(7)

The aircraft can be operated in IMC.

b.

Capabilities.

(1)

The UH-60A cargo hook can carry external loads up to 8,000 pounds. The UH-60L cargo hook can

carry external loads up to 9,000 pounds.

(2)

With seats install, the UH-60A/L can carry up to 11 combat-loaded troops. With seats removed, the

UH-60A/L can carry up to 16 combat-loaded troops or up to 20 troops without full combat load.

(3)

Aircraft internal loads can be up to maximum gross weight, with a limitation of aircraft space and

loading not to exceed 300 pounds per square foot.

c.

Limitations.

(1)

UH-60A/L endurance is 2.5 hours without external fuel tanks and 5.0 hours with external fuel tanks.

FM 1-113 Appendix A

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(2)

UH-60A/L combat radius is approximately 225 kilometers.

(3)

UH-60A/L combat radius, with external fuel tanks installed, is approximately 450 kilometers.

(4)

The UH-60A/L shall not be started or shutdown in winds (including gusts) in excess of 45 knots.

(5)

UH-60A/L helicopters with the following equipment installed can fly into trace or light icing

conditions; however, flight into light is not recommended without the blade deice kit:

Windshield anti-ice.

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Pitot heat.

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Engine anti-ice.

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Engine inlet anti-ice modulating valve.

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Insulated ambient air sensor.

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Info extract from FM 1-113 Utility and Cargo Helicopter Operations