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UH-60L Black Hawk Medium-Lift Utility Helicopter
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UH-60L Black Hawk is a highly versatile medium-lift utility helicopter designed for modern battlefield requirements. Known for its reliability, survivability, and adaptability, it performs a wide spectrum of missions ranging from troop transport and medical evacuation to special operations and disaster relief. The Bangladesh Army is procuring four refurbished UH-60L helicopters to significantly enhance air mobility, rapid response, and operational flexibility. Manufacturer: Sikorsky Aircraft (now Lockheed Martin) Crew: 2 pilots, 1 crew chief Capacity: Troops: Up to 11 fully equipped soldiers Cargo: 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg) internal / 8,000 lbs (3,629 kg) external via sling Powerplant: 2 × General Electric T700-GE-701C turboshaft engines Each engine: 1,890 shp (shaft horsepower) Performance: Maximum speed: 159 knots (295 km/h) Cruise speed: 150 knots (278 km/h) Range: 362 nautical miles (670 km) Service ceiling: 19,000 ft (5,790 m) Rate of climb: 1,675 ft/min (8.5 m/s) Dimensions: Main rotor diameter:
