# Black Hawk (DD-480)

> 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.

- Department: Tech (also History)
- First published: 2025-02-06
- Last updated: 2025-02-06
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/black-hawk/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## On the timeline

- **1979**: UH-60 enters U.S. Army service
- **Jan. 29, 2025**: Potomac River midair collision

Full timeline: https://detailenjoyer.com/timeline/?case=black-hawk

## Quick facts

- **DD-480-F01**: Sikorsky. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (Maker))_
- **DD-480-F02**: 1979. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Introduced))_

## Write-up

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

1. **Maker**: Sikorsky.
2. **Introduced**: 1979.
3. **Type**: Utility helicopter.
4. **Roles**: Transport, medevac, assault.
5. **Context**: Posted after Jan 29, 2025 collision.

## Related case files

- [Helo (DD-150)](https://detailenjoyer.com/case/helo/): I linked more military helicopters

## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

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

- Duration: 20.3 s · Published: 2025-02-06
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/DFvINqEprqF.mp4

### Transcript

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!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Maker?**  
A: Connecticut. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Maker) · Wikipedia: Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk)_

**Q: Introduced?**  
A: Army. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Introduced) · Wikipedia: Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk)_

**Q: Designation?**  
A: Utility. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Type) · Wikipedia: Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk)_

**Q: A role?**  
A: Medevac. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Roles) · Wikipedia: Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk)_

**Q: Engines?**  
A: Twin. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Context) · Wikipedia: 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_UH-60_Black_Hawk)
- [Wikipedia: 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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/