The Army began converting Black Hawks to the medevac role in The UHA utilizes a dragging tail wheel landing gear system, with two non-movable main gear struts, and a rotating lockable tail wheel assembly. For operations in Arctic environments, the Black Hawk can be fitted with landing skis.
The UHA is equipped with troop accommodations for eight, which can be removed to accommodate four full-sized medical litters. The Black Hawk can transport 11 fully equipped combat soldiers in an assault-ready configuration, or 14 in a maximum capacity situation. Maximum troop carrying capacity is 20 lightly equipped personnel.
The dedicated medevac variant of the Black Hawk can accommodate 6 litters. The UHA is equipped with a rearward sliding and lockable door on each side of the cargo compartment. The external cargo hook is rated to 8, pounds 3, kg. Each ESSS wing is equipped with 2 removable pylons. The wings are rated to 5, pounds each, and can accommodate a single gallon fuel tank, as well as a single gallon fuel tank this gives the UHA an unrefueled self-deployment range of 1, nautical miles.
Up to 16 Hellfire missiles can be mounted on the ESSS and, when coupled with the capability to carry an additional 16 missiles internally, gives an armed Black Hawk the ability to re-arm itself mid-mission. Internal fuel is stored in two crashworthy fuel tanks and totals gallons. If ESSS equipped, the Black Hawk can carry two gallon external tanks, and up to two additional auxiliary gallon tanks internally in the cargo compartment. The Black Hawk is capable of flying on one engine.
While not equipped with any dedicated weapon systems, the UHA is equipped with two pintle mounts one each located on either side of the airframe aft of the flight deck. This new model will be equipped with the more powerful TGED engine and most Advanced electronic equipment, flight control systems and navigation systems.
The UH is derived from many models and versions. This system adds wings that can be installed with up to 4 sub tanks and multiple weapons, increasing the range and performance. Other derivative models are also equipped with different devices and have different capabilities to meet different needs. Skip to main content.
Advanced Search. Facebook Plurk Twitter line Email. About Us. Aviation Info. FAQs Feedback. Video Photo Gallery. Contact Us. The latest version of the medium utility transport rotorcraft represents a significant upgrade of the earlier UHL that prepares it for a future serving alongside the new-build UHM in a more connected battlefield.
Army and our multi-national partners, unmatched in the Army enterprise. Behind the screens is an integrated computational system that provides advanced flight planning and mission capability, including a certified GPS RNAV database. The cockpit of the UHV is dominated by four large multifunction color displays.
Photo: U. The Army plans to standardize on the two variants in the medium-term, prior to the introduction of the next-generation FLRAA helicopter. Both Black Hawk variants employ open architecture systems that can be rapidly upgraded to meet emerging threats and requirements. Heading the "Victor" program is the Army itself, with Redstone Defense Systems as lead contractor, working with a number of Army organizations centered on the Huntsville, Alabama, area.
0コメント