11 - 20 Pers. helicopter UH-60M BLACK HAWK®

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Overview
The UH-60M BLACK HAWK® is a twin-engine utility transport helicopter widely used by the U.S. Army and allied forces. Designed for operations in contested and austere environments, it provides troop transport, cargo lift and mission adaptability with a proven service record exceeding 15 million flight hours.

Multi-Role Capabilities

• Utility: Max gross weight 9,979 kg (22,000 lbs); transports 12 fully equipped, seated troops in combat configuration.
• Internal / External Lift: Carry approx. 4,080 kg (9,000 lbs) as internal or external load; supports sling-load operations including Bambi bucket and light vehicles via cargo hook.
• Combat Assault: Configurable for crew-served door/window guns and armored floors for protected assault missions.
• Firefighting: Compatible with precision water drops using a Bambi Bucket; designed to operate in high-altitude, high-temperature conditions.
• Search and Rescue: Bolt-on rescue hoist option; supports electro-optical sensors and weather radar for combat and humanitarian SAR operations.
• Special Operations: Fast-rope capability with Fries bar, optional external or internal 200‑gallon fuel tanks for extended range/endurance, and provisions for crew-served weapon systems.

BLACK HAWK NEXT™ Modernization

• Improved Turbine Engine delivering up to 50% more power and better fuel efficiency to increase range, loiter time and payload.
• MOSA-enabled digital backbone to simplify future upgrades and accelerate capability insertion.
• Integration capability for networked Launched Effects drones to gather and share intelligence in contested environments.
• Simplified maintenance and sustainment features to reduce lifecycle costs and improve mission readiness.
• Autonomy integration to enhance safety, reduce crew workload and enable pilot-less logistics/resupply missions.

Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques

• Model: UH-60M BLACK HAWK®
• Max gross weight: 9,979 kg (22,000 lbs)
• Internal/External lift capacity: approx. 4,080 kg (9,000 lbs)
• Cargo capacity (stated): 9,000 lbs / 4,080 kg
• Troop capacity: 12 fully equipped, seated troops (utility configuration)
• Powerplant: twin-engine configuration (Improved Turbine Engine available in BLACK HAWK NEXT™)
• Key mission roles: utility/transport, combat assault, firefighting, search & rescue, special operations
• Optional systems: rescue hoist, electro-optical sensor, weather radar, sling load equipment (Bambi bucket), crew-served weapons, armored floors, external/internal auxiliary fuel tanks (200‑gallon options)
• Service record: over 15 million flight hours