The U.S. Army has more than 2,100 H-60 variants in the
inventory and is working to develop its Future Vertical Lift (FVL)
capabilities.
The contract value for expected deliveries is approximately $2.3 billion, with a potential value of up to $4.4 billion, should options for additional aircraft be fully exercised. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in July and be completed in 2027.
HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter is a medical evacuation
(MEDEVAC) version of the UH-60M Black Hawk multi-mission helicopter. The MEDEVAC
is designed to evacuate wounded troops from the theatre of war. It is powered
by FADEC-equipped T700-GE-701E engines, while the rotorcraft is equipped with
an improved durability gearbox and Integrated Vehicle Health Management System
(IVHMS). The helicopter has an improved rotor system incorporating wide-chord
blades. It can execute emergency evacuation missions under difficult weather
conditions day and night. The helicopter can fly at an air speed of 140.7k and
a range of 275.2nm.
The helicopter is installed with an integrated
electronically-controlled litter system to carry about six patients. It can
accommodate up to 11 troops. The HH-60M MEDEVAC helicopter is equipped with an
advanced glass cockpit, an all-digital avionics suite, an autopilot, and a
flight management system. The FLIR sensors mounted on the nose provide
increased visibility for search and rescue missions.
