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In 1972,
the US Army announced the Utility Tactical Transport Aircraft System (UTTAS)
competition. The purpose of this effort was to develop a replacement for the
UH-1 series of utility helicopters. Both Boeing Vertol and Sikorsky
submitted designs, but the Sikorsky YUH-60 was eventually selected over
Boeing's YUH-61. As a result of Army specifications, the Black Hawk can be
quickly broken down for transport aboard large cargo aircraft such as one
aboard a
C-130,
two on a
C-141,
and up to six on a
C-5.
The UH-60 is also designed with extensive combat survivability features,
including armor protection for the pilots, rotor blades able to survive
23-mm cannon fire, and bullet-proof fuel tanks. Although original
requirements called for the design to carry 11 armed troops, the Black Hawk
so exceeded expectations that up to 20 troops or 8,000 lb (3,630 kg)
external loads can be carried. Though the Army hoped to acquire over 2,260
of the machines, only 1,400 were eventually built for that service. However,
the US Air Force has also procured the HH-60G and MH-60G combat
search-and-rescue/special operations models while the US Navy has developed
the
SH-60B
anti-submarine variant. The US Coast Guard and a variety of foreign nations
have also purchased member of the H-60 family.
The Sikorsky HH-60
Jayhawk needs almost no introduction. In its many variants, it is one
of the most widely recognized helicopters in the world. Cruise Speed
\t\n145 kts\n\nEngine\n2 General Electric 1662 shp\n\nMaximum
Range\n248nm\n\nService Ceiling\n13,200 ft\n\nHovering
Ceiling\n4,300\n\nFuel Capacity\n360 U.S. gal\n\nEmpty Weight\n11,744
lb\n\nMaximum Gross Weight\n22,000 lb\n\nMaximum Gross Weight
(External Loading)\n23,500 lb\n\nLength\t\n64.83 ft\n\nRotor
Span\n53.67 ft\n\nHeight\n17.50 ft\n\nSeating \t\nUp to 22 \n\nUseful
Load\t\n10,200 lb\t\n |
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Aircraft File - VertiGo utility version (2004 Livery) |
veruh602004.zip | Download link | ||||||
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Aircraft File - WeiGo Version (2004 Livery) |
weigouh602004.zip | Download link | ||||||
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Aircraft File - Mountain Rescue Version (2004 Livery) |
mruh602004.zip | Download link | ||||||
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Aircraft File - KiwiGo Version (2004 Livery) |
kiwiuh602004.zip | Download link | ||||||
| Special 4th Anniversary Repaint | bh4th.zip | Download link | ||||||
| Aircraft file - WeiGo HH60 Jayhawk SAR version (2004 livery) | weijay2004.zip | Download link | ||||||
| Aircraft file - Vertigo Firehawk (2004 livery) | vertigofirehawk.zip | Download link | ||||||
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Firehawk Autopilot fix (Just extract the zipped file into your Firehawk main folder) |
firehawk ap fix.zip | Download link | ||||||
| These aircraft are fitted with the new "Easy Autopilot" by Antti Pankkonnen, modified for use with any helicopter by Martin Benson. NB DOWNLOAD THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE FROM HERE AND READ THEM ! | ||||||||
Panel File & Sound File |
Sound and panel included with original aircraft download |
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The UH60 is in service with VertiGo in the Untied States (Alaska), New Zealand for the KiwiGo contract, and the Hong Kong area for the WeiGo contract. With auto hover and full autopilot, this is a very versatile heavy lift aircraft. The HH60 Jayhawk is in service in Hong Kong supporting the SAR contract. The Firehawk is available for ad hoc contracts when required.. |
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