Sikorsky has announced the completion of the “comprehensive hawks” comprehensive weapon suite development program, and now Black Hawk S-70M and S-70i American multi-purpose helicopters can now fully perform the tasks of the percussion vehicles.
Black Hawk S-70 with "a comprehensive set of weapons"
The final tests of the Black Hawk helicopter armament package took place at the end of last year, completing the six-year development cycle. Sikorsky has announced that it has already begun supplying weapons for the S-70M and S-70i percussion modifications of one of the foreign countries. According to unofficial information, the first heavily armed Black hawks will receive the UAE.
The Lockheed Martin Corporation, which includes Sikorsky, indicates that the Black Hawk shock modification will suit countries that do not need a specialized heavily armed helicopter. It is known that the Black Hawk S-70M and S-70i with the comprehensive weapon suite package will be able to carry and use AGM-114 Hellfire, Hydra 70 missiles, as well as Gatling GAU-19 heavy machine guns.
The Black Hawk S-70 helicopter is an export modification of the Sikorsky UH-60, which entered service with the American army in 1979 year. It is known that in service with the American army is about 2500 helicopters UH-60 in various versions. In addition, Black Hawk is exported and licensed in other countries. The helicopter holds up to 14 people (including three crew members), can carry small arms, missile and bomb weapons, as well as reconnaissance modules, reports "Warspot"
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