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Black Hawk

Short answer: The Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk is a four-blade, twin-engine, medium-lift utility helicopter introduced by the U.S. Army in 1979 and used by many allied forces.

Roles include troop transport, medical evacuation, air assault and logistics. This Reel was posted a week after a U.S. Army Black Hawk collided with an American Eagle airliner over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., on January 29, 2025. The footage shows a Black Hawk in flight.

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What should you know about Black Hawk?

Quick facts. Each one stands alone and has a stable ID you can cite.

  1. Sikorsky.

    DD-480-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Maker)

  2. 1979.

    DD-480-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Introduced)

Video transcript: Black Hawk: The UH-60 Black Hawk Entered U.S. Army Service in 1979

Did you know, Black Hawk helicopters, officially known as the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, are multi-role utility helicopters used primarily by the U.S. military and allied forces worldwide. Introduced in 1979, they are designed for troop transport, medical evacuation, combat assault, and logistical support with advanced avionics, armor, and survivability features. NOW YOU KNOW!

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The write-up

The UH-60 Black Hawk entered U.S. Army service in 1979. It is built for transport, evacuation and assault.

  1. Exhibit A

    Maker

    Sikorsky.

  2. Exhibit B

    Introduced

    1979.

  3. Exhibit C

    Type

    Utility helicopter.

  4. Exhibit D

    Roles

    Transport, medevac, assault.

  5. Exhibit E

    Context

    Posted after Jan 29, 2025 collision.

Questions people ask about Black Hawk

Maker?

Connecticut.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Maker) · Wikipedia: Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

Introduced?

Army.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Introduced) · Wikipedia: Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

Designation?

Utility.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Type) · Wikipedia: Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

A role?

Medevac.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Roles) · Wikipedia: Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

Engines?

Twin.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Context) · Wikipedia: 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision

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  1. Maker?

    1. Sikorsky
    2. Bell
    3. Boeing
    4. Airbus
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    Answer: A. Sikorsky Connecticut. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Maker) · Wikipedia: Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

  2. Introduced?

    1. 1979
    2. 1959
    3. 1999
    4. 2010
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    Answer: A. 1979 Army. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Introduced) · Wikipedia: Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

  3. Designation?

    1. UH-60
    2. AH-64
    3. CH-47
    4. V-22
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    Answer: A. UH-60 Utility. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Type) · Wikipedia: Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

  4. A role?

    1. Medical evacuation
    2. Firefighting only
    3. Space launch
    4. Mail
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    Answer: A. Medical evacuation Medevac. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Roles) · Wikipedia: Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

  5. Engines?

    1. Two
    2. One
    3. Four
    4. None
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    Answer: A. Two Twin. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Context) · Wikipedia: 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision

Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Black Hawk." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-480, last updated Feb 6, 2025. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/black-hawk/

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