Is there a civilian version of the Black Hawk helicopter?

There is now a growing market for ex-military Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks for civilian, government and para-public users. In 2015, the FAA relaxed rules on civil-owned Black Hawks, allowing the UH-60A to be used in firefighting or special operations in the restricted category.

How many Uh 60s does the US Army have?

Besides being the U.S Army’s primary tactical transport helicopter, approximately 1,200 H-60s operate in 30 partner and allied nations, making it a key component to enhancing partner capacity.

How much does a Black Hawk cost?

The unit cost of the H-60 models varies due to differences in specifications, equipment and quantities. For example, the unit cost of the Army’s UH-60L Black Hawk is $5.9 million while the unit cost of the Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk is $10.2 million.

When did the Sikorsky UH 60m come out?

Production History The first production UH-60M was delivered to the Army on July 31, 2006 as production of the UH-60L stared to taper off. The multi-year-7 contract to Sikorsky Aircraft, awarded in 2007, included production of the Mike model for the next five years.

What kind of helicopter is the Sikorsky’s 70?

Sikorsky S-70. The Sikorsky S-70 is an American medium transport/utility helicopter family manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft.

Is the UH-60M helicopter available to the US government?

Available from the U.S. Government, the UH-60M helicopter culminates more than 35 years of technological advancement, improved performance and real world operational experience. Digital avionics and autopilot reduce pilot workload while enhancing situational awareness.

What does the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter do?

The HH-60G Pave Hawk is a highly modified version of the S-70 primarily designed to recover downed aircrew or other isolated personnel during war and equipped with a rescue hoist with a 250 ft (76 m) cable that has a 600 lb (270 kg) lift capability, and a retractable in-flight refueling probe.