Bell Light Hull

Manufacturer: Sikorsky Aircraft

Model: UH-60A

Empty Weight: 10,387 – 11,253 lbs | 4,711 – 5,104 kg

Max. Operating Weight: 15,976 – 16,803 lbs | 7,246 – 7,621 kg

Max. Take-Off Weight: 22,000 lbs | 10,000 kg

Cruise Speed: 139 – 145 kts at 4,000 ft and 95 F | 257 – 268 kph

VNE Speed: 193 kts

Vertical Rate of Climb: 390 – 1,000 fpm | 119 – 305 mpm

Service Ceiling: 19,000 ft | 5,971 m

HIGE: 18,000 ft MSL at 25 C at 18,000 lbs

HOGE: 18,000 ft MSL at 25 C at 16,400 lbs

Range: 300 nautical miles with 30 min. reserve | 555 km with 30 min. reserve

Endurance: >3 hrs

Construction: Aluminum monocoque structure; Conventional, non-retractable, main landing gear and tail-wheel assemblies

Main Rotor: Articulated, main rotor head consisting of titanium hub, elastomeric bearings, lead-lag dampers, and passive vibration absorbers; Ballistically tolerant, main rotor blades (4) constructed from titanium and composite materials

Tail Rotor: Tail rotor head consisting of flex beams, and elastomeric bearings; Ballistically tolerant, tail rotor blades (4) constructed from titanium and composite materials

Main Gearbox: Transmission consisting of main module (1), input modules (2), and accessory modules (2); rated to 2,828 shp

Engines: General Electric T700-GE-700 (2); Max. Continuous Power 1,318 shp per engine

Aux. Power Unit (APU): Honeywell GTCP36-150[BH]

Standard Fuel Capacity: 360 gals / 1,363 l total

Opt. Internal Aux. Cap.: 200 gals / 757 l total, when equipped with aftermarket system

Opt. External Aux. Cap.: 900 gals and/or 460 gals total, when equipped with External Stores Support System (ESSS)

Options: Cargo hook with 8,000 lbs capacity; Hover Infrared Suppression System (HIRSS)