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S-70/UH-60L/M
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The S-70 is the Sikorsky company designation for the H-60 family of medium utility and attack helicopters, including the UH-60 Black Hawk. It is a versatile twin-engine, single-rotor aircraft widely used for troop transport, medical evacuation, and combat support missions.
Specifications
| Type | Helicopter |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky Aircraft |
| Introduced | 1989 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 295 km/h |
| Range | 592 km |
| Crew | 2 |
| Weight | 10.66 t |
History
Developed in the United States, the UH-60L/M variants entered service from 1989 and have been widely deployed in numerous conflicts and humanitarian operations globally.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 80 | confirmed |
| South Korea | 148 | confirmed |
| Japan | 80 | confirmed |
| Turkey | 69 | confirmed |
| Italy | 12 | confirmed |
| Egypt | 12 | confirmed |
| Taiwan | 35 | confirmed |
| Brazil | 16 | confirmed |
| Indonesia | 16 | confirmed |
| Australia | Combat helicopter, 27 ordered | confirmed |
| Sweden | 15 | confirmed |
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