The HH/MH-60G Pave Hawk is the helicopter of choice for the Air National Guard. This helicopter is depicted in "The Perfect Storm" during the rescue scene of the Mistral and its crew.



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CONFIGURATION

  • Basic UH-60L BLACK HAWK airframe
  • UH-60L combat and crash survivability
  • UH-60L communication and navigation equipment
  • Folding stabilator
  • Aerial refueling and internal auxiliary fuel
  • Mission unique communication and navigation equipment
  • Fast rope system
  • Armament — 7.62mm and .50 caliber
  • Tow plates to facilitate air transportability

    CHARACTERISTICS

    Performance at gross mission weight

  • VCMP/VBR/VBE — 150/135/79kts
  • Range at maximum fuel — 504nm
  • Endurance at maximum fuel — 4.2 hrs
  • Service ceiling — 14,200 ft
  • Hover ceiling (IP-OGE)
    95 Degree day (at mid-mission point) — 4,000 ft
    Standard day — 4,300 ft

    Engines

  • (2) T700-GE-701C Turboshaft — 1857 shp

    Weights

  • Weight empty — 12,330 lb
  • Maximum take-off/landing — 22,000 lb
  • Ferry — 24,500 lb

    Dimensions

  • Main rotor diameter — 53.7 ft
  • Tail rotor diameter — 11.0 ft
  • Overall length (rotor turning) — 64.8 ft
  • Maximum height — 16.8 ft
  • Fuselage width — 7.75


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    Take a closer look to see how an HH/MH-60G Pave Hawk refuels in mid-air with the help of an HC-130 Hercules. Click either of the images below to enlarge.



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