S-70™ BLACK HAWK® Helicopter

S-70: BUILT TO MILITARY GRADE, CUSTOMIZED FOR YOUR MISSION

The BLACK HAWK® Helicopter is the world’s most versatile utility helicopter with 4,000 flying worldwide in 36 countries and 15 million flight hours, including over 5 million combat hours. The BLACK HAWK Helicopter has proven itself in the most austere of environments providing an operational readiness rate of over 92% in combat conditions.

The S-70 is the commercial version of the U.S. Army’s UH-60 BLACK HAWK. Built on the same proven technology, the S-70 is available globally for Direct Commercial Sale, and can be outfitted for a wide range of missions, from law enforcement and border patrol to firefighting and search and rescue.

A MILITARY HELICOPTER FROM BIRTH ___

BLACK HAWK Helicopters are Designed for Combat Conditions

Survivable

Every BLACK HAWK helicopter is built to military standards for high mass retention which ensures cabin volume integrity with 20G forward, 20G down, 10G up, 18G lateral forces applied, making the BLACK HAWK helicopter survivable in the most rigorous combat conditions.

Versatile

One helicopter. Many missions. Every BLACK HAWK helicopter offers unparalleled performance in a variety of configurations so when the mission suddenly changes, the BLACK HAWK Helicopter can adapt, quickly.

Dependable

BLACK HAWK helicopters have flown over 5 million hours in recent combat. 365, 24/7 you can count on the BLACK HAWK helicopter to be mission ready! Day or night, rain or snow, extreme hot or severe cold, anytime, anywhere. Proven.

Interoperable

36 nations, including 14 NATO countries have selected the venerable BLACK HAWK helicopter. Designed to meet the needs of international operators, the BLACK HAWK Helicopter is renowned for its ability to conduct operations anywhere in the world.

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ONE AIRCRAFT, MANY MISSIONS ___

Border Patrol

Maritime Security
Port Surveillance
Anti-Piracy Operations
Search and Rescue

Armed BLACK HAWK®

Close Air Support
Highly Accurate Targeting
Various Armament/Fuel Configurations
Stable Weapons Platform

FIREHAWK®

1000 Gallon Water Tank
Rapid Water Fill in 45 sec. From Any Source
Search and Rescue Ready
Insert/Extract up to 13 Firefighters

Head of State

Flown and Trusted by 11 Nations
Protection for Dignitaries
Combat Crashworthiness/Survivability
Durability for Austere Environments

PZL Mielec ___

Advancing Security, Industry, and Innovation

The S-70 is built by the dedicated men and women of PZL Mielec, one of Poland’s largest aircraft manufacturers. PZL has delivered more than 100 S-70 aircraft to 11 countries worldwide.

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Sikorsky Training Academy ___

A Proven Legacy

The Sikorsky Training Academy’s (STA) innovative hands-on training approach is unlike any other BLACK HAWK training facility. By offering the ultimate hands-on training experience, STA has the capability to develop pilots, crewmembers, and maintainers into highly skilled BLACK HAWK crews.

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Stay Informed: The Latest News on the BLACK HAWK ___

Sikorsky Training Academy Embraces Digital Tools for Black Hawk Pilots & Maintainers

Nov 25, 2024

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Sikorsky Training Academy Embraces Digital Tools for Black Hawk Pilots & Maintainers

The Sikorsky Training Academy (STA) is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, marking a decade of providing world-class Black Hawk training for pilots and maintainers across the globe.

Sikorsky S-70™ BLACK HAWK® Multi-Mission Combat Helicopter