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Posted 11/19/2000

Photo © Copyright: Richard Marshall [mgkcid@worldnet.att.net]

MH-60K Blackhawk Special Operations Aircraft

Pitch-black night. Adverse weather. Hostile territory. This is where the MH-60K Special Operations Aircraft redefines the science of long-range, low-level penetration.

And it has the technology to do just that. Including an advanced integrated avionics suite with a MIL Standard 1553B data bus architecture. Forward looking infrared (FLIR) and radar sensors. And an air-refueling capability first introduced by its brethren, the U.S. Air Force MH-60G and HH-60G PAVE HAWK

Advanced technology derivative of field-proven UH-60A.
Fully integrated cockpit and avionics.
Night/all weather capability.
Precise navigation.
Upgraded engines and improved durability gearbox.
Aerial refuelable in a variety of tank configurations.
Digital automatic flight control computer with coupled automatic approach/depart/hover functions.
Electromagnetic environment protection compatible with shipboard operations.

Weights
Maximum gross weight Useful load Fuel capacity alternatives Internal main Internal aux External aux	24,500 lbs. 10,000 lbs. 360 gal to 600 gal 460 gal
Performance
Maximum cruise speed Best range speed Maximum range (w/o refueling)	130 kt 120 kt 755 nm
Seating capacity
Internal fuel configuration No internal aux fuel	7 troops + 4 crew 12 troops + 4 crew
Dimensions
Main rotor diameter Tail rotor diameter Wheel base Cabin dimensions	53.66 ft 11.0 ft 29.0 ft 6.2 ft W 4.5 ft H 12.6 ft L
Engines Two General Electric T700-GE-701C Ratings: per engine, sea level standard
Max rated power (10 min) Max continuous power	1,843 shp 1,620 shp