Aviation-Guide - Flipbook - Page 36
UH‑60 “Blackhawk”
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S P E C I F I C AT
ONS:
Cruise Speed:
183 mph
Military Helicopter
Gallon Capacity:
780/bucket
Manufacturer
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp
Crew
Pilot, Co-pilot and a Military
Helicopter Manager
UH‑60 “Blackhawk”
The UH-60 was originally designed for the U.S. Army
in the 1970s as a light transport helicopter, air assault
and a military medievac helicopter. The aircraft is a
four bladed, twin engine helicopter. The popular UH60 has a civilian version called a S-70 “Firehawk.”
Today CAL FIRE and other fire agencies train with
members of the California and Nevada National
Guard to use their aircraft as surge capacity during
major wildfire events.
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