Military Helicopters
Sikorsky HH-3F Pelican
ICAO: HH3F
Overview
The Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk is an export version of the UH-60 family produced for international customers. Built to modern standards while retaining the proven Black Hawk design, it supports a wide range of military missions. The aircraft reflects the global demand for adaptable medium-lift helicopters.
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Specifications
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- Engine
- 2 × General Electric T700-GE-701D
- Engine type
- Turboshaft
- Power
- 2 × 1,940 shp · 1,447 kW
- Avionics
- Honeywell H-764E, Dual Raytheon MXF-4027, Glass Cockpit with Digital Automatic Flight Control System
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 17
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 7 ft 0 in · 2.14 m
- Cabin height
- 4 ft 6 in · 1.37 m
- Cabin length
- 12 ft 6 in · 3.80 m
- Exterior length
- 64 ft 10 in · 19.76 m
- Tail height
- 17 ft 6 in · 5.33 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 8 ft 10 in · 2.70 m
- Wing span
- 53 ft 8 in · 16.36 m
- Baggage volume
- 35 ft³ · 1.0 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 22,000 lb · 10,000 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 9,000 lb · 4,100 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 360 gal · 1,400 L · 1,100 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 160 kt · 184 mph · 296 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- —
- Range
- 250 nm · 290 mi · 460 km
- Fuel burn
- 0.68 nm/gal · 0.33 km/L
- Ceiling
- 20,000 ft · 6,100 m
- Rate of climb
- 2,250 ft/min · 11 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- —
- Landing distance
- —
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Operational Context
Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk — export medium-lift military helicopter
The Black Hawk first entered U.S. Army service in 1979, and over time the design evolved into numerous variants. The S-70i was developed as an international production model assembled in Poland, providing a modern configuration tailored to export requirements. It incorporates digital avionics and structural updates aligned with later UH-60 versions.
Powered by two General Electric T700 turboshaft engines, the S-70i cruises at approximately 150 knots (280 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 22,000 pounds (10,000 kg) depending on configuration. The helicopter typically carries 11 troops or a combination of cargo and mission equipment.
Operators use the S-70i for troop transport, disaster relief, firefighting, and special operations. Its modular design allows integration of hoists, sensors, and defensive systems. The S-70i demonstrates how the Black Hawk platform continues to evolve for international markets while retaining its core performance characteristics.
Sources and references used for research and fact-checking.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_S-70#Specifications_(S-70I)
- https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/products/sikorsky-black-hawk-helicopter.html
- https://airrecognition.com/index.php/world-air-force-military-equipment-aircraft/north-america/united-states-air-force/united-states-american-us-air-force-usaf-helicopter-technical-data-sheet-specifications-intelligence-description-information-identification-pictures-photos-images-video/725-s-70i-black-hawk-multirole-combat-helicopter-technical-data-sheet-specifications-intelligence-description-information-identification-pictures-photos-images-video-sikorsky-united-states-american-us-usaf-air-force-aviation-aerospace-defence-industry-militar.html#:~:text=The%20S%2D70i%20Black%20Hawk%20is%20powered%20by%20two%20T700,the%20helicopter%20is%2013%2C200ft.
- https://www.lockheedmartin.com/content/dam/lockheed-martin/rms/documents/black-hawk/sikorsky-S70i-brochure.pdf