Black Hawk: The Workhorse That Defined Modern Combat Aviation
Автор: Hans Vortin
Загружено: 2026-01-09
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The Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk isn't just a helicopter—it's become synonymous with American military operations worldwide. Since entering service in 1979, this medium-lift utility chopper has proven itself as the most versatile and dependable rotorcraft ever built.
Powered by twin turboshaft engines, the Black Hawk can haul 11 combat-loaded troops, carry external loads up to 9,000 pounds, and operate in conditions that would ground most aircraft. Whether it's medevac missions in Afghanistan, special ops insertions, search and rescue, or disaster relief, this bird does it all.
What makes it legendary? Survivability. The Black Hawk can take serious punishment—bullets, RPGs, harsh weather—and keep flying. Its crash-resistant design has saved countless lives. Over 4,000 have been built and it serves in more than 35 countries.
The name became globally recognized after the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu (immortalized in "Black Hawk Down"), but its real legacy is the thousands of missions flown and lives saved across decades of service. Tough, reliable, and battle-proven—the Black Hawk is aviation's ultimate workhorse.
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