UH-60M Black Hawk Utility Helicopter
The UH-60M Black Hawk is a multi-mission utility helicopter designed to move troops, cargo, and critical equipment into demanding operational environments. For ISV-9 operations, its external-load capability enables rapid repositioning of the vehicle without relying on road networks.
Key Features
- Multi-mission utility helicopter platform
- External sling-load capability for expeditionary equipment
- Air assault and tactical air-movement support
- Compatible with ISV-9 external-load operations
Mission Use Cases
- ISV-9 external sling-load repositioning
- Forward resupply and equipment movement
- Air assault insertion and extraction
Product Overview
The UH-60M Black Hawk is a multi-mission utility helicopter designed to move troops, cargo, and critical equipment into demanding operational environments. For ISV-9 operations, its external-load capability enables rapid repositioning of the vehicle without relying on road networks.
Built to keep the squad moving
The Black Hawk gives a ground mobility force a way to bypass terrain and distance. When the mission requires the ISV-9 at a new landing zone or forward position, external sling-load operations can move the vehicle as a single ready-to-employ system.
This partnership is about complementary roles: the helicopter provides rapid vertical lift, and the ISV-9 provides agile ground movement after delivery. Exact aircraft configuration, load planning, weather, altitude, and crew procedures determine mission feasibility.
- Supports air assault, air movement, CASEVAC, command-and-control, and resupply missions.
- Provides up to a 9,000-lb published cargo-hook capacity on UH-60L/M planning figures.
- Pairs external lift with the ISV-9's lightweight, expeditionary ground mobility.
- Connects landing zones to off-road ground movement without waiting for conventional transport.
UH-60 Black Hawk Model Comparison
Published planning figures for the principal Black Hawk variants. Actual performance depends on configuration, gross weight, density altitude, and mission equipment.
| Specification | UH-60A 1979 | UH-60L 1989 | UH-60V 2020 | UH-60M 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Role & Configuration | ||||
| Primary role | Utility / air assault | Utility / air assault | Utility with digital cockpit | Multi-mission utility |
| Cockpit / avionics | Analog instruments | Analog with selected upgrades | Digital glass cockpit retrofit on L airframe | Integrated digital CAAS glass cockpit |
| Troop seats | Up to 11 | Up to 11 | Up to 11 | Up to 11 |
| Crew | 2 pilots + 2 crew | 2 pilots + 2 crew | 2 pilots + 2 crew | 2 pilots + 2 crew |
| Powerplant | ||||
| Engines | 2 × GE T700-GE-700 | 2 × GE T700-GE-701C | 2 × GE T700-GE-701C/D | 2 × GE T700-GE-701D |
| Power (each) | 1,560 shp | 1,890 shp | 1,890 shp | 1,994 shp |
| Main rotor blades | Titanium-spar, standard chord | Titanium-spar, standard chord | Standard chord | Wide-chord composite |
| Weights & Lift | ||||
| Empty weight | ≈ 10,600 lb | ≈ 11,500 lb | ≈ 11,900 lb | ≈ 12,500 lb |
| Max gross weight | 20,250 lb | 22,000 lb | 22,000 lb | 22,000 lb |
| Cargo hook capacity | 8,000 lb | 9,000 lb | 9,000 lb | 9,000 lb |
| Rescue hoist | Optional 600 lb | Optional 600 lb | Optional 600 lb | Optional 600 lb |
| Cabin floor | 151 in L × 72 in W | 151 in L × 72 in W | 151 in L × 72 in W | 151 in L × 72 in W |
| Performance | ||||
| Cruise speed | ≈ 145 kt | ≈ 150 kt | ≈ 150 kt | ≈ 152 kt |
| Never-exceed speed | 193 kt | 193 kt | 193 kt | 193 kt |
| Range (internal fuel) | ≈ 320 nm | ≈ 320 nm | ≈ 320 nm | ≈ 240-280 nm |
| Service ceiling | 19,000 ft | 19,000 ft | 19,000 ft | 19,000 ft |
| External-load speed | Up to 120 kt | Up to 120 kt | Up to 120 kt | Up to 120 kt |
| Sustainment | ||||
| Availability | Retired from US Army fleet; export / utility conversions | Widely available, remanufacture candidates | L airframes upgraded to digital standard | Current production standard |
| Typical use today | Firefighting, utility, training | Utility, air assault, allied fleets | US Army National Guard and active fleets | Front-line air assault and air movement |
Figures are drawn from publicly released manufacturer and service data and are provided for comparison and planning reference only, not for flight planning.
Rotary-Wing Platform Comparison
Published planning figures across the utility, attack, heavy-lift, maritime, and light-utility rotary-wing platforms in the catalog.
| Specification | UH-60M Utility | AH-64E Attack | CH-47F Heavy lift | MH-60R Maritime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Role & Crew | ||||
| Primary role | Air assault and utility lift | Armed reconnaissance and attack | Heavy-lift cargo and troop movement | Anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare |
| Crew | 2 pilots + 2 crew | 2 (pilot / CPG) | 3 (2 pilots + flight engineer) | 3–4 |
| Passengers | Up to 11 troops | None | Up to 33 troops | Mission crew / limited |
| Powerplant | ||||
| Engines | 2 × T700-GE-701D | 2 × T700-GE-701D | 2 × T55-GA-714A | 2 × T700-GE-401C |
| Power (each) | 1,994 shp | 1,994 shp | 4,777 shp | 1,900 shp |
| Weights & Lift | ||||
| Max gross weight | 22,000 lb | 23,000 lb | 50,000 lb | 23,500 lb |
| External lift | 9,000 lb single hook | Not applicable | 26,000 lb center hook | 6,000 lb cargo hook |
| Rescue hoist | Optional 600 lb | Not fitted | Optional 600 lb | Standard 600 lb |
| Performance | ||||
| Cruise speed | ≈ 152 kt | ≈ 150 kt | ≈ 160 kt | ≈ 145 kt |
| Range (internal fuel) | ≈ 240–280 nm | ≈ 260 nm | ≈ 400 nm | ≈ 450 nm |
| Service ceiling | 19,000 ft | 20,000 ft | 18,500 ft | 12,000 ft |
Figures are drawn from publicly released manufacturer and service data and are provided for comparison and planning reference only, not for flight planning.
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Product Line & Options
UH-60M Black Hawk with configurable mission and support options.
- Air assault and tactical transport configuration
- External cargo sling-load planning
- CASEVAC and aeromedical evacuation mission equipment
Product Specs
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