Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk

The international Black Hawk variant built for global military operators

Overview

Sikorsky Helicopter United States ICAO: H60 1974–Present Active $13 million (2011)

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

Units
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
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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
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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
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Landing distance
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Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk (reg. SP-YVC) built by PZL Mielec in Poland.

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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.