Sikorsky UH-60A/S-70A Black Hawk
By the glossary definition, with a Useful Load of 9626 lb (4366 kg), the calculated Empty Weight is approximately 4819 kg.
.jpg "Sikorsky UH-60A Blackhawk with 1st Gulf War markings - Photo from Flickr by Rob Schleiffert (image reduced in size from original (CC BY-NC 2.0)")
Overview
Data on design, manufacture and statusDesign authority: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.
Primary manufacturer: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.
Parent type: Sikorsky S-70/H-60
Aircraft status: Operational
Configuration
Primary flight and mechanical characteristicsVTOL type: Helicopter
Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: 1 Tail rotor
Crew required: 2 in Side-by-side arrangement
Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)
Key Characteristics
Data on key physical featuresAircraft Details
Data on aircraft configuration, weights, flight performance and equipmentReferences
References and sources used
S-70A (UH-60A Black Hawk, YEH-60B SOTAS, EH-60A Quick Fix)
Leoni, R
Sikorsky Product History, 20 Jun 2012
Website
Comprehensive summary of early UH-60 model development
Sikorsky Product History, 20 Jun 2012
Website
Comprehensive summary of early UH-60 model development
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