Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk
series of military utility transport helicopters
The Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk or Sikorsky S-70 is a U.S. military helicopter. It is used by the U.S. Army as a standard assault helicopter. It replaced the Bell UH-1 Iroquois. Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk and Sikorsky VH-60N White Hawk are specialized variants of it.
| Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk | |
|---|---|
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| Australian Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk. | |
| Role | Helicopter |
| National origin | USA |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky. |
| First flight | 1974 |
| Introduction | 1979 |
| Status | Active |
| Primary user | US Army |
| Produced | In production. |
Bibliography
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