Sikorsky S-70

{{short description|Family of medium transport/utility military helicopters}} {{About|the civilian models and operators of the S-70 family, and is an overview of the whole family|the military models and operators|Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk|the naval versions and operators|Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk}}  {{Use American English|date=April 2026}} {{Infobox aircraft |name= S-70/H-60 series |image= CAL FIRE S-70i program.jpg |caption=CAL FIRE S-70i Firehawk in flight |type=Medium-lift transport/utility helicopter |manufacturer=Sikorsky Aircraft |designer= |first_flight= October 1974 |introduction=1979 |retired= |status= In service |primary_user= U.S. Customs and Border Protection  |more_users= U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration See ''Operators'' section for others  |produced=1970s–present |number_built= |unit cost= |variants=Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk Sikorsky MH-60 Jayhawk Mitsubishi H-60 |developed_into= Sikorsky S-92 }}

The '''Sikorsky S-70''' is an American medium transport/utility helicopter family manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft. It was developed for the United States Army in the 1970s, winning a competition to be designated the UH-60 Black Hawk and spawning a large family in U.S. military service. New and improved versions of the UH-60 have been developed since. Civilian versions, and some military versions, are produced under various S-70 model designations.

==Development== The Sikorsky S-70 family was developed to meet a United States Army requirement to replace the UH-1 Iroquois family of utility medium-lift helicopters in 1972. Three YUH-60A prototypes were constructed, with the first flying in October 1974. They were evaluated against the Boeing Vertol YUH-61A. The YUH-60A was selected for production, and entered service as the UH-60A Black Hawk with the U.S. Army in 1979.<ref name="Bishop_UH-60">{{cite book |last= Bishop |first= Chris |title= Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk |year= 2008 |publisher= Osprey Publishing Company |isbn= 978-1-84176-852-6}}</ref>

After entering service, the helicopter was modified for new missions and roles, including mine laying and medical evacuation.{{citation needed|date=June 2014}} An EH-60 variant was developed to conduct electronic warfare and special operations aviation developed the MH-60 variant to support its missions.<ref>Tomajczyk (2003), pp. 15–29.</ref> In the late 1980s the model was upgraded to the UH-60L, which featured more power and lift with the upgrade to the -701C model of the GE T700 engine. The improved UH-60M model was developed in the early 2000s.<ref name=Bishop_UH-60/> The UH-60M and its International version, the S-70i, include GPS navigation, a glass cockpit, an integrated Flight Management System, and a significant upgrade to the powertrain and rotor system adding both power and lift capability.{{citation needed|date=February 2014}}

The S-70 can perform a variety of missions, including air cavalry, electronic warfare, and aeromedical evacuation. Versions are used to transport the President of the United States under call sign "Marine One". In air assault operations it can move a squad of 11 combat troops and equipment or carry the 105 mm M102 howitzer, thirty rounds of ammunition, and a six-man crew. Alternatively, it can carry {{convert|2600|lb|abbr=on|lk=on}} of cargo or sling load {{convert|9000|lb|abbr=on}} of cargo. The S-70 is equipped with advanced avionics and electronics, such as the Global Positioning System.

The United States Navy received the first navalized SH-60B Seahawk in 1983, and the SH-60F Ocean Hawk in 1988.

thumb|HH-60G Pave Hawk conducting rescue ops in 2005 The HH-60G Pave Hawk is a highly modified version of the S-70 primarily designed to recover downed aircrew or other isolated personnel during war and equipped with a rescue hoist with a {{convert|250|ft|abbr=on}} cable that has a {{convert|600|lb|abbr=on}} lift capability, and a retractable in-flight refueling probe. The United States Air Force received the MH-60G Pave Hawk in 1982.

The United States Coast Guard received the HH-60J Jayhawk in 1992. It utilizes the equipment of the HH-60G Pave Hawk on the navalized SH-60 platform.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.navy.mil/navydata/fact_display.asp?cid=1200&tid=500&ct=1 |title= SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter |publisher= navy.mil |access-date= 20 June 2017 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180423170148/http://www.navy.mil/navydata/fact_display.asp?cid=1200&tid=500&ct=1 |archive-date= 23 April 2018 |url-status= dead}}</ref>

The S-70A Firehawk is a version of the S-70 designed for firefighting, rescue, medical evacuation, and external lift of bulky cargo and equipment. The Oregon National Guard was the first military organization in the world to add the Firehawk to its inventory; the Los Angeles County Fire Department was the first municipal organization.{{citation needed|date=June 2014}} Another Firehawk aerial firefighting operator is the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) with the S-70i variant.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fire.ca.gov/programs/fire-protection/aviation-program/ |title=Aviation Program}}</ref>

The Army flies medical evacuation models configured as rotary winged medical suites. It also uses the S-70 for special operations by the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment ("Night Stalkers") at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, designated as the MH-60K.{{citation needed|date=June 2014}}

The ''Maple Hawk'' was a variant offered by Sikorsky to the Canadian Forces during a 1996 tender to replace the military's search and rescue helicopters.<ref name=SARmaple>{{cite web |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/canada-orders-review-of-sar-bidding/18773.article |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200707024623/https://www.flightglobal.com/canada-orders-review-of-sar-bidding/18773.article |archive-date= 2020-07-07 |work= FlightGlobal |publisher= DVV Media International Limited |title= Canada orders review of SAR bidding |date= 1997-12-16}}</ref>

==Operational history== ===Colombia=== On 5 August 2010, to support its counter-narcotics and armed forces modernisation efforts, the US DSCA approved the Colombian government's request of additional 9 UH-60L (4 units allocated to the national police force).<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/colombia-requests-nine-more-black-hawks-for-counter-narcotics-345919/ |title= Colombia requests nine more Black Hawks for counter-narcotics fight |publisher= flightglobal.com |date= 9 August 2010 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131215162455/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/colombia-requests-nine-more-black-hawks-for-counter-narcotics-345919/ |archive-date= 15 December 2013 |url-status= live}}</ref>

In 2017 March, the National Police of Colombia ordered 10 additional 2nd-hand UH-60A helicopters that will increase their total to 19 helicopters in operation.<ref name="+10A_ColPolBlackhawks2017">{{cite web |url=http://www.webinfomil.com/2017/03/primicia-la-policia-de-colombia-compro.html |title=La Policía de Colombia compró 10 helicópteros UH-60A Black Hawk |website=Webinfomil.com |date=11 March 2017 |access-date=19 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170320054540/http://www.webinfomil.com/2017/03/primicia-la-policia-de-colombia-compro.html |archive-date=20 March 2017 |url-status=dead}} (in Spanish)</ref>

===Poland=== thumb|S-70 for Polish Police, 2018

In 2018, Poland sign agreement to buy S-70i for Police aviation, to replace Mi-2 reaching the end of their safe flying life.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Magazine |first=Frag Out! |date=2018-09-02 |title=Black Hawks for Polish Police |url=https://fragoutmag.com/polish-police-black-hawk-international/ |access-date=2024-04-17 |website=Frag Out! Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Romania=== In 2021, Romania purchased S-70M Black Hawk helicopters through the VISION 2020 European Union program.<ref name="defenseromania2022">{{cite web|url=https://www.defenseromania.ro/demonstratie-a-primului-black-hawk-s-70m-destinat-romaniei-video-elicopterul-urmeaza-sa-fie-livrat-mai_618069.html|title=Demonstrație a primului Black Hawk S-70M destinat României (Video). Elicopterul urmează să fie livrat MAI|language=ro|work=Defense Romania|date=8 September 2022}}</ref> Under the EU-funded program, up to 12 Black Hawks build by PZL Mielec are to be acquired. The first seven S-70M helicopters were delivered in 2023, of which six configured for SMURD and one for the Romanian Police.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newsweek.ro/actualitate/foto-politia-romana-are-un-elicopter-sikorsky-s-70i-black-hawk-de-ultima-generatie-ce-stie-sa-faca|title=Poliția Română are un elicopter Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk de ultimă generație. Ce știe să facă|author=Mircea Neacșu|language=ro|website=Newsweek|date=20 December 2023}}</ref> In December 2025, Romania received a Black Hawk helicopter funded through the RescEU program. This helicopter will be used to also intervene during major conflicts in other European countries, at the request of the European Union.<ref name="rescEU">{{cite web|url=https://monitorulapararii.ro/romania-a-primit-primul-elicopter-resceu-un-s-70-black-hawk-finantat-integral-de-ue-1-59453|title=România a primit primul elicopter rescEU, un S-70 Black Hawk, finanțat integral de UE|author=Florin Jipa|language=ro|website=monitorulapararii.ro|date=19 December 2025}}</ref> The helicopters are operated by the General Inspectorate of Aviation.<ref name="Libertatea2023">{{cite web|url=https://www.libertatea.ro/stiri/elicopter-black-hawk-romania-interventii-situatii-de-urgenta-4746630|title= Al șaselea elicopter Black Hawk destinat intervenţiilor în situaţii de urgenţă a ajuns în România|author=Ciprian Iana|language=ro|work=Libertatea|date=12 December 2023}}</ref>

=== Peru === thumb| UH-60A+ / PNP-705 / Policía Nacional del Perú

The Peruvian National Police received its first UH-60A in November 2024. These aircraft arrived to replace the older UH-1 Huey helicopters used primarily for anti-drug operations and were assigned to the Pucallpa Police Aviation Base, which is emerging as their main operational center and where some UH-1H Huey II helicopters remain in service.{{cn|date=January 2026}}

Two of the aircraft are UH-60A models, previously operated by the Department of State Air Wing (DOSAW), while the remaining four are UH-60A+, a variant developed to provide foreign forces with capabilities equivalent to those of the UH-60L. These four UH-60A+ aircraft retain the desert camouflage scheme used by the Afghan Air Force's Black Hawks that were originally intended for that country.<ref>{{cite web |last=L.Castro |first=Bryan |date=20 December 2025 |title=Black Hawk en la selva: Perú y el fortalecimiento de su capacidad aérea antidrogas con el apoyo de EE. UU. |url=https://helosmag.com/esta-pasando/black-hawk-en-la-selva-peru-y-el-fortalecimiento-de-su-capacidad-aerea-antidrogas-con-el-apoyo-de-ee-uu/ |access-date=9 August 2023 |work=Helos}}</ref>

=== Philippines === thumb|A Philippine S-70-A5 VIP of the Presidential Airlift Wing

2 S-70-A5 VIP helicopters purchased 1983 and was delivered in 1984, this Blackhawk served the 250th PAW for more than 3 decades as a Presidential VVIP transport helicopter. Only 1 remains in service with the 505th Search and Rescue Group.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-15 |title=Static Display: Philippine Air Force showcases Black Hawk and HU-1 at old Bacolod airport |url=https://bacolodcity.gov.ph/static-display-philippine-air-force-showcases-black-hawk-and-hu-1-at-old-bacolod-airport/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240319120900/https://bacolodcity.gov.ph/static-display-philippine-air-force-showcases-black-hawk-and-hu-1-at-old-bacolod-airport/ |archive-date=2024-03-19 |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=Bacolod City Government |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.helis.com/database/modelorg/3810/ | title=S-70A-5 in Philippine Air Force }}</ref>

==== First batch ==== thumb|S-70i Black Hawk of the Philippine Air Force, December 2021 As part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines modernization efforts, the Department of National Defense signed a contract with PZL-Mielec for 16 S-70i variant of Black Hawk helicopters worth US$241.4 million in March 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-06-06 |title=Philippines orders 16 Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk utility helicopters |url=https://www.adas.ph/2019/06/06/philippines-orders-16-sikorsky-s-70i-black-hawk-utility-helicopters-2/ |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=ADAS 2024 |language=en-US}}</ref> This to further replace the Philippine Air Force's aging fleet of UH-1 Huey helicopters. The first six units were delivered in November 2020 while the second five units were delivered in June 2021.<ref name="Waldron">{{Cite web |last=Waldron |first=Greg |title=Philippine air force takes delivery of final S-70i Black Hawks |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/philippine-air-force-takes-delivery-of-final-s-70i-black-hawks/146310.article |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=Flight Global |language=en}}</ref> The final five units of the first batch were delivered in December 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=AFPAO |date=December 7, 2021 |title=AIR FORCE COMPLETES S-70i BLACK HAWK FLEET |url=https://www.paf.mil.ph/news-articles/air-force-completes-s-70i-black-hawk-fleet |access-date=June 17, 2024 |website=Philippine Air Force}}</ref>

During a nighttime training mission, one unit of the new S-70i Black Hawk crashed killing all six crew on board.<ref name="Waldron"/> In response, the Philippine Air Force grounded the entire fleet until the investigation has been completed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Philippine Air Force Loses New S-70i Black Hawk in Crash |url=https://gbp.com.sg/stories/philippine-air-force-loses-new-s-70i-blackhawk-in-crash/ |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=GBP |language=en-US}}</ref> The Armed Forces of the Philippines later on said that "Based on the investigating team's report, no single factor can be determined as the only cause of these mishaps."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nepomuceno |first=Priam |date=September 2, 2021 |title=Many factors caused Black Hawk, C-130 mishaps: AFP |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1152350 |access-date=June 17, 2024 |website=Philippine News Agency}}</ref>

==== Second batch ==== On 22 February 2022, the Department of National Defense signed another contract with PZL-Mielec for an additional 32 S-70i Black Hawks worth US$624 million which included an integrated logistics support and training package for pilots and maintenance crew.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ANDOLONG |first=ARSENIO |date=February 22, 2022 |title=DND signs contract for additional 32 S70i Black Hawks |url=https://www.dnd.gov.ph/Postings/Post/DND%20signs%20contract%20for%20additional%2032%20S70i%20Black%20Hawks/ |access-date=June 17, 2024 |website=Department of National Defense}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nair |first=Shalini |date=2022-02-22 |title=Philippines signs $624m deal to purchase 32 S70i Black Hawks |url=https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/philippines-s70i-black-hawks/ |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=Airforce Technology |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Philippine DND Signs Contract for 32 Black Hawk Helicopters |url=https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2022-02-22-Philippine-DND-Signs-Contract-for-32-Black-Hawk-Helicopters |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=Media - Lockheed Martin}}</ref>

With the latest contract with PZL-Mielec, the Philippines is set to become the largest operator of the S-70i variant of the Black Hawk once full delivery of the ordered units are completed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tiwari |first=Sakshi |date=2024-03-12 |title=S-70i Black Hawk: Philippines Set To Become World's Largest Operator Of US Choppers; To Add 32 News Helos |url=https://www.eurasiantimes.com/s-70i-black-hawk-philippines-set-to-become-worlds/ |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=Latest Asian, Middle-East, EurAsian, Indian News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Air Force to receive Black Hawk choppers in June |url=https://globalnation.inquirer.net/227619/air-force-to-receive-black-hawk-choppers-in-june |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=globalnation.inquirer.net|date=11 March 2024 }}</ref>

=== Failed bids ===

==== India ==== The first tender under the Indian Navy's Multi Role Helicopter (MRH) programme for 16 helicopters was issued in 2006. The same was cancelled and re-issued in September 2008. The acquisition intended to replace the Sea King Mk 42B/C fleet, 40 of which were procured in 1970s. The fleet strength has since reduced to 30 units. The MRH would be deployed for both anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare missions.<ref name=":0" /> Sikorsky and NHIndustries submitted their commercial bids in 2009–10.<ref name="janes.com">{{cite web |title=Indian MoD opts for Seahawk in navy's MRH tender - IHS Jane's 360 |url=http://www.janes.com/article/45511/indian-mod-opts-for-seahawk-in-navy-s-mrh-tender |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912170102/http://www.janes.com/article/45511/indian-mod-opts-for-seahawk-in-navy-s-mrh-tender |archive-date=12 September 2015 |access-date=10 November 2014}}</ref> On 17 February 2011, the Indian Defence Ministry announced the rejection of a US offer for direct acquisition of 16 MH-60R Romeo helicopters through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) route. Instead, the Indian Navy continued with competitive bidding for its MRH tender. This left behind only two contenders — Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk and NHIndustries NH90 — for the MRH tender launched in September 2008. The trials were expected to commence in March 2011. The winning bidder was required to supply the first chopper within 46 months and the rest in three phases. The contract also included an option contract for 44 helicopters. The winning bidder was required to re-invest 30% of the contract value back into the Indian industry as part of the offset obligation.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2011-02-18 |title=India to go for open bidding for Navy deal, rejects US offer |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/india-to-go-for-open-bidding-for-navy-deal-rejects-us-offer/articleshow/7515569.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110221112225/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/india-to-go-for-open-bidding-for-navy-deal-rejects-us-offer/articleshow/7515569.cms |archive-date=2011-02-21 |access-date=2026-02-07 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>

The trials were concluded in late 2011 and opening of commercial bids were expected shortly afterwards. Sikorsky was the frontrunner for the contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-07-09 |title=Scrappy Indian Navy Copter Bid Nears End - Livefist |url=https://www.livefistdefence.com/scrappy-indian-navy-copter-bid-nears/ |access-date=2026-02-07 |website=livefistdefence.com |language=en-US}}</ref> However, there were delays attributed to NHI's complaint of "undue technical waivers" given to Sikorsky raised in 2011–12. The issues were resolved in 2012-end. Further delays followed after the 2013 Indian helicopter bribery scandal allegations that were raised in February 2013. An Italian firm involved in the allegations, Finmeccanica, had a 32% stake in NHIndustries.<ref name="janes.com" />

On 29 August 2014, the Indian defence ministry decided to open bids for the MRH contract from the two companies. This would be followed by a larger "IMRH programme" in which Lockheed Martin was keen to field its MH-60R design.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-08-29 |title=Advantage Sikorsky As Indian MoD To Finally Open MRH Bids - Livefist |url=https://www.livefistdefence.com/advantage-sikorsky-as-indian-mod-to/ |access-date=2026-02-07 |website=livefistdefence.com |language=en-US}}</ref> The NH90 was eliminated due to NHI's commercial links with Finmeccanica which was then partially banned banned from new tenders since June. The commercial bid for S-70B which was the only vendor in the competition<ref name="janes.com" /> was to be opened on 4 December 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |last=IANS |date=2014-12-05 |title=Indian Navy to Purchase 16 US Multi-role Choppers For $1 mn |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2014/Dec/05/indian-navy-to-purchase-16-us-multi-role-choppers-for-1-mn-690668.html |access-date=2026-02-08 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> On 5 December 2014, Sikorsky, then a subsidiary of United Technologies, announced its selection by the Indian Navy to supply 16 S-70B Seahawk helicopters with an option for eight more in later stages. The proposed variant will include avionics and flexible open architecture Weapons Management Systems integrating an advanced sonar, 360 degree search radar, modern air-to-surface missiles, and torpedoes for the ASW role. The chopper would be equipped with blade and tail fold capability for ship storage. It will also be capable of undertaking non-combat roles including search and rescue, utility and external cargo lift, surveillance and CASEVAC.<ref>{{Cite press release |title=Indian Navy Selects Sikorsky’s S-70B SEAHAWK® Aircraft for Multi-role Helicopter Requirement |date=2014-12-05 |publisher=Sikorsky |url=https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2014-12-05-Indian-Navy-Selects-Sikorsky-s-S-70B-SEAHAWK-Aircraft-for-Multi-role-Helicopter-Requirement |access-date=2026-02-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-12-06 |title=Indian Navy selects Sikorsky S-70B for Multi-Role Helicopter requirement |url=https://verticalmag.com/press-releases/indiannavyselectssikorskys70bformultirolehelicopterrequireme/ |access-date=2026-02-07 |website=Vertical Mag |language=en-US}}</ref>

However, in June 2017, India's Ministry of Defence terminated the procurement programme on a recommendation by the Cost Negotiation Committee (CNC) of the MoD. The CNC have been in a deadlock due to differences in base pricing issues<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-05-22|title=‘Make in India’, Choppergate clip forces’ wings|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/%E2%80%98Make-in-India%E2%80%99-Choppergate-clip-forces%E2%80%99-wings/article14335279.ece|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160523103711/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/make-in-india-choppergate-clip-forces-wings/article8634095.ece|archive-date=2016-05-23|access-date=2026-02-11|work=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|quote=For instance, price negotiations for 16 MRH with Sikorsky were stuck initially due to difference in base pricing and later the company was taken over by Lockheed Martin which has further complicated things.}}</ref> with Sikorsky since 2014 even after Lockheed Martin took over the firm, as reported to Janes on 15 June 2017.<ref name="India scraps planned acquisition">{{cite web |last1=Bedi |first1=Rahul |date=15 June 2017 |title=India scraps planned acquisition of S-70B Seahawk helos |url=http://www.janes.com/article/71461/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170615210529/http://www.janes.com/article/71461/india-scraps-planned-acquisition-of-s-70b-seahawk-helos |archive-date=15 June 2017 |access-date=15 June 2017 |website=IHS Jane's 360 |location=New Delhi}}</ref>

The Indian defence ministry thereafter approved the purchase of 24 multirole helicopters.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-08-25 |title=DAC Approves Procurement for Services amounting to Nearly Rs. 46,000 Crores |url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=183066 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250903181920/https://www.pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=183066 |archive-date=2025-09-03 |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=Press Information Bureau|quote=To enhance the capability of Navy at sea, approval has also been granted for procurement of Anti-Submarine capable, 24 in number Multi Role Helicopters...}}</ref><ref name="2018-08-27_DN2">{{Cite web |last=Raghuvanshi |first=Vivek |date=2018-08-27 |title=India is one step closer to spending billions on new naval helicopters from US, allies |url=https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2018/08/27/india-is-one-step-closer-to-spending-billions-on-new-naval-helicopters-from-us-allies/ |access-date=2026-02-06 |website=Defense News |language=en}}</ref> As per a November 2018 report by The Indian Express, India had sought the multirole MH-60R from the US and had sent a letter of request in that case. The procurement was expected to cost $2 billion.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-11-17 |title=India seeks MH-60 Romeo Seahawk helicopters from US |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-seeks-mh-60-romeo-seahawk-helicopters-from-us-5451204/ |access-date=2026-02-07 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by the Prime Minister of India, cleared the deal for 26 MH-60R Romeo helicopters on 19 February 2020, a week ahead of the visit of Donald Trump, the then POTUS, to India. The programme acted as a stopgap measure until the Navy's requirement of 123 helicopters under the Naval Multi Role Helicopter (NMRH) was fulfilled.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Philip |first=Snehesh Alex |date=2020-02-19 |title=Cabinet clears $2.4 billion deal for MH-60 Romeo helicopters for Navy ahead of Trump visit |url=https://theprint.in/defence/cabinet-clears-2-4-billion-deal-for-mh-60-romeo-helicopters-for-navy-ahead-of-trump-visit/368061/ |url-status=live |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240622040656/https://theprint.in/defence/cabinet-clears-2-4-billion-deal-for-mh-60-romeo-helicopters-for-navy-ahead-of-trump-visit/368061/ |archive-date=2024-06-22 |access-date=2026-02-07 |work=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref> India signed a $2.12 billion ({{Indian rupee|15157}} crore) deal with the US on 26 February.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shivangi |date=2020-02-26 |title=India signs deal to acquire MH-60 Sikorsky Romeo helicopters from US |url=https://www.naval-technology.com/news/india-and-us-sign-deal-to-acquire-mh-60-sikorsky-romeo-helicopters/ |access-date=2026-02-07 |website=Naval Technology |language=en-US}}</ref> Over 20 MH-60Rs have been delivered by November 2025,<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-11-28 |title=‘Rs 7995 cr deal’: What is MH-60R helicopter that India is buying from the US? |url=https://www.wionews.com/photos/-rs-7995-cr-deal-what-is-mh-60r-helicopter-that-india-is-buying-from-the-us-1764340153744 |access-date=2026-02-06 |website=Wion |language=en}}</ref> while two squadrons, INAS 334 and INAS 335, having been raised.<ref name=":52">{{cite web |last=Lariosa |first=Aaron-Matthew |date=7 March 2024 |title=Indian Navy Stands Up First MH-60R Anti-Submarine Helo Squadron |url=https://news.usni.org/2024/03/07/indian-navy-stands-up-first-mh-60r-anti-submarine-helo-squadron |access-date=8 March 2024 |website=USNI News}}</ref><ref name=":82">{{Cite news |date=2025-12-17 |title=Navy inducts INAS 335 'Ospreys': Helicopter to boost maritime capabilities - why it matters |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/navy-inducts-inas-335-ospreys-helicopter-to-boost-maritime-capabilities-why-it-matters/articleshow/126038331.cms |access-date=2025-12-17 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

==Variants== {{Main|List of Sikorsky S-70 variants}}

thumb|U.S. Navy SH-60B Seahawk

===H-60=== * '''AH-60 Arpia III''': Based on the UH-60H platform, is an indigenous development made by the Colombian Air Force, Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) (Elbit Systems), and Sikorsky Aircraft. Main armament is Hellfire anti-tank missiles and a GAU-21 machine gun on an indigenously developed turret.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.infodefensa.com/latam/2015/03/09/opinion-sikorsky-ah60l-arpia-fuerza-aerea-colombiana-pasos-hacia-disuasion-efectiva.php|title=El Sikorsky AH-60L Arpía IV de la Fuerza Aérea colombiana: ¿Pasos hacia la disuasión efectiva? - Opinión Infodefensa América|last=Infodefensa.com|date=9 March 2015|access-date=4 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004190745/http://www.infodefensa.com/latam/2015/03/09/opinion-sikorsky-ah60l-arpia-fuerza-aerea-colombiana-pasos-hacia-disuasion-efectiva.php|archive-date=4 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> * '''AH-60 Arpia IV''': Based on the UH-60L, is an indigenous development made by the Colombian Air Force, IAI (Elbit Systems), and Sikorsky. Main armament is the Spike NLOS and a Nexter THL-20 gun turret.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.webinfomil.com/2015/02/fuerza-aerea-colombiana-presenta-el-arpia-IV.html|title=Fuerza Aérea Colombiana presenta el AH-60L Arpía IV|website=www.webinfomil.com|date=27 February 2015 |access-date=2017-10-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004191134/http://www.webinfomil.com/2015/02/fuerza-aerea-colombiana-presenta-el-arpia-IV.html|archive-date=2017-10-04|url-status=live}}</ref> * '''UH-60 Black Hawk''': The basic military utility helicopter for the U.S. Army, with MH-60A, K, L, and M Special Operations variants. thumb|A VH-60 flies over the Potomac ** VH-60 White Hawk: The U.S. presidential transport helicopter, Marine One, used by the United States Marine Corps Marine Helicopter Squadron One * '''SH-60 Seahawk''': Variant for anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, maritime patrol, all-weather and day/night for the U.S. Navy. **Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk: A multimission maritime helicopter for the U.S. Navy **Sikorsky MH-60S, unofficially known as the "Knighthawk", maritime medium-heavy lift helicopter for the U.S. Navy * '''HH-60 Pave Hawk''': Heli-rescue variant for search and rescue, MEDEVAC, and combat search and rescue use on day and night operations for the USAF. ** MH-60G Pave Hawk, Special Operations search-and-rescue helicopter variant for the U.S. Air Force. * '''HH-60 Jayhawk''': Variant for maritime patrol, interdiction, and search and rescue for the United States Coast Guard. The MH-60T Jayhawk is an upgraded version.

===S-70=== [[File:Ramah Mesra Kuala Belait 21 July 2022 20.jpg|thumb|Royal Brunei Air Force S-70i in Kuala Belait, 2022]]

The company name for the H-60/S-70 family is the S-70 Black Hawk. * '''S-70A Black Hawk''' (UH-60 Black Hawk): Military model for the export market. * '''S-70A Firehawk''': Firefighting variant of the UH-60L. Tank system designed and built by Aero Union in Chico, California. * '''S-70A (N) Naval Hawk''': Maritime variant that blends the S-70A Black Hawk and S-70B Seahawk designs. * '''S-70B/C Seahawk''': Maritime military model for the export market. * '''S-70A-9''': Australian derivative Black Hawk * '''S-70C Firehawk''': Firefighting variant * '''S-70i Black Hawk''': International military version assembled by Sikorsky subsidiary, PZL Mielec in Poland.<ref>[http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/06/08/342785/sikorsky-breathes-new-life-into-pzl-mielec.html "Sikorsky breathes new life into PZL Mielec"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100611091515/http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/06/08/342785/sikorsky-breathes-new-life-into-pzl-mielec.html |date=2010-06-11}}. Flight International, June 8, 2010.</ref><ref>[http://www.sikorsky.com/About+Sikorsky/News/Press+Details?pressvcmid=ec821075c9257210VgnVCM1000004f62529fRCRD "First S-70i Helicopter Fully Assembled at Sikorsky Facility in Poland"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110110110549/http://www.sikorsky.com/About+Sikorsky/News/Press+Details?pressvcmid=ec821075c9257210VgnVCM1000004f62529fRCRD |date=2011-01-10}}. Sikorsky, March 15, 2010.</ref> Designated '''H.12''' ({{langx|th|ฮ.๑๒}}) by the Royal Thai Armed Forces.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thai Military Aircraft Designations |url=https://designation-systems.net/non-us/thailand.html |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=designation-systems.net}}</ref> * '''S-70i Firehawk''': Firefighting variant assembled by Sikorsky subsidiary, PZL Mielec in Poland. Tank system designed and built by United Rotorcraft in Englewood, Colorado. * '''Turkish Aerospace Industries T-70''': Variant based on S-70i built under license by Turkish Aerospace Industries with indigenous Turkish mission-computer and avionics (by ASELSAN); flight controls, landing gear and transmission (by Alp Aviation); and T700-TEI-701D engines built under license from General Electric (by Tusaş Engine Industries).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/sikorsky-wins-turkish-utility-helicopter-battle-355885/ |title=Sikorsky wins Turkish utility helicopter battle |publisher=FlightGlobal.com |date=2011-04-21 |access-date=2014-06-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141007204038/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/sikorsky-wins-turkish-utility-helicopter-battle-355885/ |archive-date=2014-10-07 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.onlineamd.com/aerospace-manufacturing-desig-Sikorsky-Turkey-Black-Hawks-042511.aspx |title=News |publisher=OnlineAMD.com |date=2011-04-25 |access-date=2014-06-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129014549/http://www.onlineamd.com/aerospace-manufacturing-desig-Sikorsky-Turkey-Black-Hawks-042511.aspx |archive-date=2014-11-29 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Turkey was to initially produce about 109 T70s under license. U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Frank Ricciardone stated that Turkey intends to produce some 600 T70s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defensenews.com/article/20120729/DEFREG01/307290002/Can-Turkey-Afford-Its-Extensive-Defense-Plans-?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103042359/http://www.defensenews.com/article/20120729/DEFREG01/307290002/Can-Turkey-Afford-Its-Extensive-Defense-Plans-?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 3, 2013 |title=Can Turkey Afford Its Extensive Defense Plans? |publisher=DefenseNews.com |access-date=2014-06-27}}</ref> * '''S-70M Black Hawk''': FAA type certified (Restricted Category Special Airworthiness Certificate) version based on S70i Black Hawk manufactured by Sikorsky subsidiary, PZL Mielec in Poland. S-70M Black Hawk helicopter is available to the US commercial/civil market for the missions such as agricultural operations, external cargo carriage and forest and wildlife conservation, which includes aerial firefighting missions.<ref>{{cite web |last=Perry |first=Dominic |date=2021-12-07 |title=Sikorsky gains civil certification for new S-70M from FAA |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/sikorsky-gains-civil-certification-for-new-s-70m-from-faa/146756.article |access-date=2023-12-10 |website=Flight Global }}</ref> *'''S-70UAS “U-Hawk”''' A new unmanned cargo and attack variant of the S-70<ref>{{cite web |last=Judson |first=Jen |date=2025-10-13 |title= Sikorsky turns the venerable Black Hawk into a true unmanned aircraft |url= https://www.defensenews.com/land/2025/10/13/sikorsky-turns-the-venerable-black-hawk-into-a-true-unmanned-aircraft/ |access-date=2025-10-13 |website=Defense News }}</ref>

===Derivatives=== * Sikorsky S-71 - a proposed attack helicopter using dynamic components from the S-70.<ref name="aerofiles Sik">{{cite web |url=http://aerofiles.com/_sik.html |title=American airplanes: Sikorsky |publisher=Aerofiles.com |date=2009-04-26 |access-date=2011-04-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718125840/http://www.aerofiles.com/_sik.html |archive-date=2012-07-18 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>[http://www.helis.com/timeline/sikorsky4.php Sikorsky Helicopters] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604190016/http://www.helis.com/timeline/sikorsky4.php |date=2011-06-04}} - Helis.com</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://alanqua.deviantart.com/art/Sikorsky-S-71-profile-for-AAH-183033580?q=sort%3Atime+gallery%3Aalanqua&qo=3 |title=S-71 image |date=17 October 2010 |publisher=deviantart.com |access-date=2014-06-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303170833/http://alanqua.deviantart.com/art/Sikorsky-S-71-profile-for-AAH-183033580?q=sort:time+gallery:alanqua&qo=3 |archive-date=2016-03-03 |url-status=live}}</ref> * Sikorsky S-92 - Civilian medium-lift derivative of the S-70/H-60 with dynamic components based on S-70/H-60 components.<ref name=Donald>Donald, David, ed. "Sikorsky S-92". ''The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft''. Barnes & Nobel Books, 1997. {{ISBN|0-7607-0592-5}}.</ref> The S-92 took its maiden flight on December 23, 1998, at the Sikorsky Development Flight Center, West Palm Beach, Florida.<ref name="Frawley_Mil_S-92">Frawley, Gerald. "Sikorsky S-92". ''The International Directory of Military Aircraft, 2002/2003''. Aerospace Publications, 2002. {{ISBN|1-875671-55-2}}.</ref> * H-92 Superhawk - military version of the S-92. The Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone is the H-92 version for the Canadian Armed Forces. *Sikorsky VH-92 Patriot - VIP transport version of the S-92.

==Operators== ===Civilian operators===  {{About||the army models operators|Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk|naval model operators|Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk}}

;{{ARG}} *Presidential Air Group<ref name="World Air Forces 2004">{{cite web |url= http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/2004/2004-09%20-%202335.html |title= World Air Forces 2004 |work= Flightglobal Insight |year= 2004 |access-date= 17 January 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141025060900/http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/2004/2004-09%20-%202335.html |archive-date= 25 October 2014 |url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airliners.net/photo/Argentina---Air/Sikorsky-S-70A-30/1869263/L/&sid=ce09c53d071176f2208a50724b1fd230|title=Presidential Sikorsky S-70A-30|publisher=Demand media|access-date=12 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201214650/http://www.airliners.net/photo/Argentina---Air/Sikorsky-S-70A-30/1869263/L/%26sid%3Dce09c53d071176f2208a50724b1fd230|archive-date=1 February 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> {{CAN}} *Contour Helicopters (Langley, BC), ex-US Army UH-60A now converted for firefighting operations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://contourhelicopters.com/about/|access-date=11 February 2025|website=Contour Helicopters |title=About Contour Helicopters - Helicopter Charters }}</ref> *Expedition Helicopters Ltd. (Cochrane, ON), ex-US Army UH-60A now converted for firefighting operations.<ref>{{cite web|last=Chabot|first=Jimmy|date=12 June 2024|title=A company in Cochrane, Ont., has bought a Black Hawk helicopter to fight forest fires|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/black-hawk-helicopter-forest-fires-1.7231622|access-date=11 February 2025|website=CBC News}}</ref> *RCMP two Blackhawks leased to patrol the Canadian-US border (leased from Helicopter Transport Services (Canada) Inc.)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tunney |first=Catharine |date=15 January 2025 |title=Canada sending Black Hawks, drones to border as the clock to pacify Trump ticks down |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/border-trump-premiers-1.7431659 |access-date=5 February 2025 |website=CBC News}}</ref> ;{{COL}} * National Police of Colombia (11 UH-60Ls with 2 lost,<ref name="PNCHelis\BlackHawks">{{cite web |url= https://www.helis.com/database/org/Colombia-Police/cn |title= Policia Nacional de Colombia |website= helis.com |access-date= 7 July 2022 |quote= CN construction numbers}}</ref> 10 UH-60As,<ref name="+10A_ColPolBlackhawks2017"/> 19 total<ref name="PNCHelis\BlackHawks"/><ref name="+10A_ColPolBlackhawks2017"/>) * Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres (UNGRD) — 2 S-70i Firehawks on order<ref>{{cite web |title=Colombia tendrá dos helicópteros Firehawk, los más versátiles del mundo en atención de emergencias|url= https://www.presidencia.gov.co/prensa/Paginas/Colombia-tendra-dos-helicopteros-Firehawk-los-mas-versatiles-del-mundo-en-atencion-de-emergencias-250711.aspx|website=www.presidencia.gov.co |publisher= President of Colombia|access-date=17 July 2025 |location=Riongrego, Colombia |language=Spanish |date=11 July 2025}}</ref> ;{{HKG}} * Government Flying Service (S-70)<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.helis.com/database/modelorg/67/|title= Hong Kong Government Flying Service S-70|newspaper= Helis.com|access-date= 12 March 2013|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090107104206/http://www.helis.com/database/modelorg/67/|archive-date= 7 January 2009|url-status= live}}</ref> ;{{INA}} *Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management Authority - Leased from Timberline Helicopters, Inc.<ref>{{Cite web|date=20 August 2020|url=https://www.bpbnnews.id/2020/08/20/bnpb-datangkan-chinook-dan-black-hawk-untuk-tangani-karhutla/|title=BNPB Datangkan Chinook dan Black Hawk Untuk Tangani Karhutla|access-date=11 December 2020|website=bpbnnews.id|language=id|archive-date=26 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126093353/https://www.bpbnnews.id/2020/08/20/bnpb-datangkan-chinook-dan-black-hawk-untuk-tangani-karhutla/|url-status=usurped}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=18 August 2020|url=https://www.inews.id/news/nasional/bnpb-datangkan-2-helikopter-buatan-as-untuk-tangani-bencana|title=BNPB Datangkan 2 Helikopter Buatan AS untuk Tangani Bencana|access-date=11 December 2020|website=inews.id|language=id}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=14 August 2020|url=https://www.indomiliter.com/wow-bnpb-hadirkan-helikopter-chinook-dan-black-hawk-untuk-water-bombing/|title=Wow! BNPB Hadirkan Helikopter Chinook Dan Black Hawk Untuk Water Bombing|access-date=11 December 2020|website=indomiliter.com|language=id}}</ref> ;{{MEX}} *Federal Police<ref>{{cite magazine|title= Mexican Police Receive UH-60M Black Hawks |magazine=Air International |date=March 2011 |volume=80 |issue= 3 |page=28 |issn=0306-5634}}</ref> * Jalisco State Police<ref>{{cite web |url= http://helihub.com/2011/10/01/mexican-state-of-jalisco-takes-delivery-of-s-70i/ |title= Mexican State of Jalisco takes delivery of S-70i |date= October 2011 |publisher= helihub.com |access-date= 12 March 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130420032339/http://helihub.com/2011/10/01/mexican-state-of-jalisco-takes-delivery-of-s-70i/ |archive-date= 20 April 2013 |url-status= live}}</ref> ;{{POL}} * Police S-70i (3)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://milmag.pl/en/black-hawk-helicopters-for-polish-police/|title=Black Hawk helicopters for Polish Police|date=4 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.pzlmielec.pl/en/media/news/art,135,third-black-hawk-for-the-polish-national-police.html |title=Third Black Hawk for the Polish National Police. |access-date=2019-01-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190126001227/http://www.pzlmielec.pl/en/media/news/art,135,third-black-hawk-for-the-polish-national-police.html |archive-date=2019-01-26 |url-status=live}}</ref> (2 on order{{citation needed|date=June 2022}}) [[File:Sikorsky S-70 of SMURD during Exercise Clean Care 2024.jpg|thumb|A Romanian S-70M during a medical evacuation exercise]] ;{{ROU}} * Ministry of Internal Affairs - S-70M (8, with up to 12 to be purchased). Used by SMURD and the Romanian Police.<ref name="defenseromania2022"/><ref name="rescEU"/><ref name="Libertatea2023"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.euronews.ro/articole/echipamente-noi-pentru-politisti-elicoptere-aparate-drugtest-si-autospeciale-cump|title= Echipamente noi pentru polițiști: Elicoptere, aparate drugtest și autospeciale cumpărate din fonduri europene|language=ro|work=Euronews|date=26 December 2023}}</ref> ;{{KSA}} * Ministry of Interior<ref>{{cite web |title=Black Hawki z Mielca w Arabii Saudyjskiej |url=http://www.altair.com.pl/news/view?news_id=6493 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160319141128/http://www.altair.com.pl/news/view?news_id=6493 |archive-date=19 March 2016 |access-date=12 March 2013 |publisher=altair.com |language=pl}}</ref> ;{{TUR}} * General Directorate of Security<ref>{{cite web |title=Sayfalar - Bell 429 Album |url=http://www.havacilik.pol.tr/Sayfalar/Helikopterlerimiz.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140506165238/http://www.havacilik.pol.tr/Sayfalar/Helikopterlerimiz.aspx |archive-date=2014-05-06 |access-date=2014-06-27 |publisher=Havacilik.pol.tr |language=tr}}</ref> [[File:Firehawk-s70c-N2FH-070919-fox-01cr-16.jpg|thumb|S-70C Firehawk at Fox Field, California]] ;{{USA}} *California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) — 16 S-70i Firehawks ordered<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cal Fire Places Purchase Order for Firehawk Aircraft|url=https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2018-05-23-Cal-Fire-Places-Purchase-Order-for-FIREHAWK-Aircraft|access-date=2020-06-22|publisher=Lockheed Martin|language=en-us}}</ref> * Los Angeles County Fire Department — 5 S-70A/S-70i Firehawks<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fire.lacounty.gov/firehawks-mission-critical/|title=L.A. County Fire Air Operations |website=lacounty.gov|access-date=2013-03-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150315202509/http://www.fire.lacounty.gov/firehawks-mission-critical/|archive-date=2015-03-15|url-status=live}}</ref> *Pacific Gas and Electric Company — 2 UH-60A Blackhawks<ref>{{Cite web |title=PG&E Crews, Helicopters and Wildfire Resources Head to Southern California to Help |url=https://www.pge.com/en/newsroom/currents/safety/southern-california-wildfires--pg-e-crews--helicopters-and-wildf.html |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=www.pge.com}}</ref> *San Diego Fire-Rescue Department — 1 S-70i Firehawk<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/sdfd-debuts-new-firehawk-helicopter/2229691/|title=SDFD Debuts New Firehawk Helicopter|website=NBC 7 San Diego|date=12 December 2019 |language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-13}}</ref> * U.S. Customs and Border Protection — 35 UH-60A/L/M Blackhawks ordered *Ventura County Sheriff's Office — 3 HH-60L<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ventura County preparing for arrival of Firehawks |url=https://verticalmag.com/news/ventura-county-preparing-for-arrival-of-firehawks/ |access-date=2022-07-05 |website=Vertical Mag |language=en-US}}</ref> *Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) — 2 S-70i Firehawks<ref>{{Cite web |title=Colorado's New Firehawk Set for First Flight |url=https://aerialfiremag.com/2024/04/17/colorados-new-firehawk-set-for-first-flight-today/ |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=Aerial Fire Mag |date=17 April 2024 |language=en-US}}</ref> ;{{UKR}} * Main Directorate of Intelligence - S-70i BLACK HAWK (2<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-21 |title=На вооружении у бойцов ГУР появился американский вертолет Black Hawk (фото) |url=https://focus.ua/voennye-novosti/551111-na-vooruzhenii-u-boycov-gur-poyavilsya-amerikanskiy-vertolet-black-hawk-foto |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=ФОКУС |language=ru}}</ref>)

==Specifications (S-70i)== right|450px {{Aircraft specs |ref=S-70i Brochure<ref name=S70iBrochure>{{cite web |url= https://www.lockheedmartin.com/content/dam/lockheed-martin/rms/documents/black-hawk/sikorsky-S70i-brochure.pdf |title =Sikorsky S-70i Brochure |website =lockheedmartin.com |publisher =Lockheed-Martin |access-date =5 July 2022}}</ref> |prime units?=kts  |crew=4 (pilot, co-pilot, & gunners or crew chiefs) |capacity=11 foldable seats for troops (+12th seat quick install option) / 6 stretchers / {{cvt|9000|lb|0}} external slung load |length ft=64 |length in=10 |length note=from forward tip main rotor to rear tip tail rotor |width ft=14 |width in=4 |width note=between tips of tail wings :::::{{cvt|7|ft|m|2}} cabin width |height ft=17 |height in=6 |height note= |empty weight lb=11790 |empty weight note= |gross weight lb=18000 |gross weight note= |max takeoff weight lb=22000 |max takeoff weight note=or {{convert|23,500|lb |abbr=on|0}} with external load |fuel capacity={{cvt|360|USgal|impgal l|0}}{{efn| maximum fuel is {{cvt|360|USgal|impgal l|0}} internal and two {{cvt|185|USgal|impgal l|0}} cabin auxiliary tanks and up to four {{cvt|450|USgal|impgal l|0}} or {{cvt|230|USgal|impgal l|0}} drop tanks}} |more general=  |eng1 number=2 |eng1 name=General Electric T700-GE-701D |eng1 type=turboshaft engines |eng1 shp=1940 |eng1 note= |more power= *'''Specific fuel consumption:''' {{cvt|0.462|lb/hp/h}}<ref name="T700C">{{cite web |title=Model T700-701C |url=http://www.geae.com/engines/military/t700/t700-701c.html |website=General Electric Aviation |publisher=General Electric |access-date=28 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100312102436/http://www.geae.com/engines/military/t700/t700-701c.html |archive-date=12 March 2010}}</ref>

|rot number=1 |rot dia ft=53 |rot dia in=8 |rot area sqft=2262.33 |rot area note= *'''Blade section:''' - '''root:''' SC1095/SC1095R8; '''tip:''' Sikorsky SC1095<ref name="Selig">{{cite web |last1=Lednicer |first1=David |title=The Incomplete Guide to Airfoil Usage |url=https://m-selig.ae.illinois.edu/ads/aircraft.html |website=m-selig.ae.illinois.edu |access-date=16 April 2019}}</ref>  |max speed kts=195 |max speed note= |cruise speed kts=160 |cruise speed note=at maximum cruise (standard day, sea level) ::::{{cvt|149|kn|mph km/h|0}} economical cruise |never exceed speed kts= |never exceed speed note= |range nmi=250 |range note=with 20 minutes reserve |ferry range nmi= |ferry range note= |endurance= |ceiling ft=20000 |ceiling note=at {{convert|18,000|lb |abbr=on|0}} GW all engines operating (AEO) |climb rate ftmin=2250 |climb rate note= |time to altitude= |disk loading lb/sqft= |disk loading note= |fuel consumption lb/mi= |power/mass= |more performance=  |guns= |bombs= |rockets= |missiles= |avionics= }}

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===Bibliography=== {{Refbegin}} * {{cite book |ref= RDL1 |last= Leoni |first= Ray D. |title= Black Hawk, The Story of a World Class Helicopter |year= 2007 |publisher= American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) |isbn= 978-1-56347-918-2}} * {{cite book |ref= SFT1 |last= Tomajczyk |first= Stephen F. |title= Black Hawk |year= 2003 |publisher= MBI |isbn= 0-7603-1591-4}} {{Refend}}

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