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S-70i Black Hawk multirole combat helicopter
 
 
 
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Description

Based on the battle proven BLACK HAWK helicopter, the S-70i helicopter has been designed with the specific features and capabilities most requested by international military customers, at an affordable price. The S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopter is the culmination of 30 years of engineering excellence and real world military experience. This affordable new breed of BLACK HAWK is robustly configured with a state-of-the-art cockpit. Designed to a strict military standard, the BLACK HAWK helicopter's ability to be quickly deployed and reconfigured has made this versatile aircraft a legend. The S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopter is the latest addition to this proud lineage of multi-mission aircraft that continues to serve 27 nations around the world. The Polish Company PZL Mielec delivered the first three S-70i Black Hawk helicopters to an undisclosed launch customer in August 2011. Sikorsky Aircraft signed a contract with the Brunei Ministry of Defence in December 2011, to supply 12 S-70i helicopters for the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAF). In March 2013, The Colombian Army has formally inducted five new Sikorsky S-70i multi-mission helicopters into its fleet of BLACK HAWK aircraft. Colombia is the first South American country to buy the S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopter variant from Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation.

 
Main Variants
- S-70A Black Hawk: Military model for the export market.
- S-70A Firehawk: Firefighting variant of the UH-60L. Tank system designed and built by Aero Union in Chico, California.
- S-70A (N) Naval Hawk: Maritime variant that blends the S-70A Black Hawk and S-70B Seahawk designs.
- S-70B/C Seahawk: Maritime military model for the export market.
- S-70C Firehawk: Commercial variant
- S-70i Black Hawk: International military version assembled by Sikorsky subsidiary, PZL Mielec in Poland.
- T-70: A Turkish variant of the S-70i, built under license by Turkish Aerospace Industries with indigenous Turkish mission-computer, avionics, landing gear and transmission. Turkey was to initially to produce about 150 T-70s under license. US Ambassador to Turkey Frank Ricciardone stated that Turkey now intends to produce some 600 T-70s.
 
Technical Data
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Design
S-70i helicopter configurations enable mission planners to maximize assets by moving them to where they are most needed. A straight forward design allows for quick-change configurations that meet mission requirements. Troop seats can be removed in minutes for the storage of cargo and supplies. Add mission specific equipment to increase capability, range, performance and much more. The reliable crash-worthy airframe design of the S-70i integrates a machined cabin structure and a single-piece cockpit assembly. The structure can resist small-arms fire and high-explosive projectiles. Entry and exit of the crew and troops are provided by two jettisonable cockpit doors and two sliding cargo doors respectively. The S-70i can be equipped with ballistic protection, an active vibration control system, medical equipment, wire strike protection, Integrated Vehicle Health Management (IVHM) system, auxiliary fuel tanks, an external rescue hoist, rappelling equipment and cargo hook.
Avionics and equipment
The modern S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopter incorporates advancements that connect this remarkable aircraft into the fast-pace, digital-information world that exists today. With its state-of-the-art and fully integrated digital glass cockpit, the S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopter will provide unprecedented situational awareness demanded by today's complex mission environments. The S-70i is equipped with a fully integrated digital cockpit with an advanced avionics suite incorporating four ten-inch colour multifunctional displays (MFDs), a dual digital automatic flight control system and coupled flight director and flight management system (FMS). The navigation and communication systems include a dual embedded GPS/INS system with digital map, two UHF/VHF AM/FM radios, automatic direction finder, VOR/ILS and three-station crew digital inter-communication system (ICS).
Propulsion
The S-70i Black Hawk is powered by two T700-GE701D turboshaft engines equipped with C controls which develop each a maximum power of 1,447 kW. The S-70i can fly at a maximum cruise speed of 277 km/h. The AEO (All Engines Operating) service ceiling of the helicopter is 13,200ft. The helicopter has a maximum range of 459 km.
Armament
The standard S-70i helicopter is not armed. The latest variants of S-70i helicopters can be fitted with Battlehawk system. The system includes machine guns, 70mm rocket launchers, air-to-ground laser missile system, helmet-mounted sight, external gun mounting system and external stores weapon system. The S-70 BATTLEHAWK provides a fully integrated array of interchangeable weapons suitable for a variety of missions. The weapons suite includes .50 cal. machine guns, 20mm cannon, 19-round 70mm rocket pods, guided air-to-ground missile, and helmet-mounted sight.
 
Specifications
Type
Multirole combat helicopter
Country user
United States, Brunei and Colombia
Country producer
United States
Crew
2 pilots
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Engine
2 × T700-GE701D turboshaft engines
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Speed
277 km/h maximum
Range
459 km maximum
Weight
9,979 kg loaded
Avionics
Digital cockpit with colour multifunctional displays, dual digital automatic flight control system, flight director, flight management system (FMS), GPS,automatic direction finder, VOR/ILS and three-station crew digital inter-communication system (ICS).
Dimensions
Length: 10.17 m; Rotor diameter: 10.67 m;
Height: 2.68 m
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S-70i Black Hawk multirole combat helicopter technical data sheet specifications intelligence description information identification pictures photos images video Sikorsky United States American US USAF Air Force aviation aerospace defence industry military technology
 
S-70i Black Hawk multirole combat helicopter technical data sheet specifications intelligence description information identification pictures photos images video Sikorsky United States American US USAF Air Force aviation aerospace defence industry military technology
S-70i Black Hawk multirole combat helicopter technical data sheet specifications intelligence description information identification pictures photos images video Sikorsky United States American US USAF Air Force aviation aerospace defence industry military technology
S-70i Black Hawk multirole combat helicopter technical data sheet specifications intelligence description information identification pictures photos images video Sikorsky United States American US USAF Air Force aviation aerospace defence industry military technology
S-70i Black Hawk multirole combat helicopter technical data sheet specifications intelligence description information identification pictures photos images video Sikorsky United States American US USAF Air Force aviation aerospace defence industry military technology
 
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