Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk
Since October of 1989, Sikorsky has been producing the UH-60L BLACK HAWK helicopter with 24 percent more power than the UH-60A model. The T700-GE-701C turbine engines enable the UH-60L to take advantage of the new 3,400 shp improved durability main gearbox. The UH-60L was further modified with SEAHAWK flight control components and an increase in tail rotor pitch. These modifications allow the aircraft to take full advantage of available engine power while extending the flight control component fatigue lives in excess of 5,000 hours. The world's most advanced twin-turbine military helicopter. The UH-60L is powered by twin General Electric T700-GE-701C turboshafts rated 1,890 shp each, plus the 3,400 shp Improved Durability Gearbox and heavy-duty flight controls developed for the naval S-70B SEAHAWK. It is cleared to 22,000 lbs. gross weight, and can carry 9,000 lbs. external loads. New wide-chord composite main rotor blades and further engine upgrades are available for future performance requirements.
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