The rc UH-60 is the front line utility helicopter of the U.S. Army.
The Sikorsky S-70 is one of the latest in a growing fleet of air tanker water dropping helicopters.
The rc UH-60 is used for troop transport, air cavalry, electronic warfare, air assault, aeromedical evacuation and to transport the president of the United States.
The civilian version of the rc UH-60 is often used as an air tanker. It can be equipped with a 1,000 gallon "constant flow" delivery water tank.
The rc UH-60 model A was originally deployed in 1979. In 1988 the model L was introduced with a more powerful engine. The latest model the M with state-of-the-art navigation, flight control, instrumentation, and engines is slated for use beyond the year 2020.
The US Army missions for the rc UH-60 can involve medical evacuation models which are configured as rotary winged medical suites. The range of the helicopter may be extended by the use of as many as 4 external fuel tanks.
The U. S. Air Force version of the rc Blackhawk helicopter is designated the HH-60G Pave Hawk. Its mission is to recover downed air crews. For extended range it is fitted with a retractable refueling probe.
The United States Navy versions of the rc UH-60 are designated the SH-60B and SH-60F Seahawks. Their missions are primarily ASW (Anti Submarine Warfare), and SAR (Search And Rescue.)
The United States Coast Guard version of the rc UH-60 is designated HH-60J Jayhawk. Its missions are primarily SAR. They are equipped with the same rescue hoist equipment as the USAF helicopter version.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the United States Army modified a rc UH-60 and called it the R A S C A L (Rotorcraft Aircrew Systems Concepts Airborne Laboratory) in 1991 to study rotary craft maneuverability.
utility/transport
$5.91 million
two to four
GE T700-GE701
2- 1,560 hp ea.
64' 10"
16'10"
53' 8"
10,625 lbs.
24,500 lbs.
14 troops
10,645 lbs.
150 mph
220 mph
2,750 fpm
19,000 feet
1,380 miles
10/21/74
1979
RC UH-60
Karl Bergsdorn's rc UH-60.
Shown above is the rc UH-60 by Karl Bergsdorn. It is from a FRH Flight
System kit and measures 91" long and 17" high. Power can come from a G260 RC gas engine or PJW-R turbine power.
Century has a rc UH-60 kit for sale. It is 60" long and 9.25" high. Power comes .60 helicopter engines. You can find a picture immediately below.
Skyhunter Hobby sells the rc UH-60 in two kinds of .60 to .90 size fuselages, both made from fiberglass. One is in Coast Guard colors and the other is
unpainted. Length is 60", height 9 1/4" and width 11 1/2". Rotor diameters can be from 54" to 56". Loaded weight is about 12 lbs.
We would like to thank Michael Bouwman for telling us about the 600 size rc UH-60 from RC Aerodyne. You can find it pictured second below. It is made from glass fibre.
We have seen a rc UH-60 for two channels from numerous companies. Typical is the rc Blackhawk helicopter sold by Hobby Tron.
If you are looking for a two channel rc UH-60, there are many retailers that sell them. In the last picture below is the two channel RTF rc Blackhawk helicopter made by Double Horse. Not a single retailer has posted any specifications for this radio control helicopter.
There are very large differences in prices for the same radio control helicopter at different retailers, so if this is the type that you are looking for, our advice is to shop around.
We received the following email:
"Hello, I work on the rc UH-60 for a living in the navy. I am interested in building a realistic rc UH-60, my main problem is I have very little RC knowledge. So any pointers would be helpful.
I am looking to use a realistic 4 blade rotor head and tail.
I am also interested in making a working camera for the nose. so I may need a frame that can hold a little more weight than just the aircraft with skin kit.
The rc UH-60r skin found at Skyhunter Hobby is what I would use for the skin."
Thank you for your time V/R Jeremy M Dickinson (dickinsonjm@hotmail.com)
If you can help, please respond to Jeremy directly.
We can use your input on where to find a quality rc UH-60 and its versions. Please email us.
Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk
