S-70iTM BLACK HAWK Helicopter

Based on the battle proven BLACK HAWK helicopter, the S-70i helicopter has been designed with the specific features and capabilities most requested by international military customers, at an affordable price. The S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopter is the culmination of 30 years of engineering excellence and real world military experience. This affordable new breed of BLACK HAWK is robustly configured with a state-of-the-art cockpit. Built to a strict military standard, S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopters are ready to support operations, every where .... every time.

Powerplant and fuel system

Number of Engines	2
Engine Type	T700 GE 701D
Maximum Take Off	3,988 shp	2,974 kw
OEI Shaft horsepower (30 sec)	1,940 shp	1,447 kw

Performance

Maximum Gross Weight	22,000 lbs	9,979 kg
Maximum Cruise Speed	149 kts	277 km/h
Maximum Range - No Reserve	248 nm	459 km
HIGE Ceiling	9,000 ft	2,743 m
HOGE Ceiling	4,300 ft	1,310 m
OEI Service Ceiling	3,700 ft	1,127 m
AEO Service Ceiling	13,200 ft	4,023 m

Accommodations

Cabin Length	12.6 ft	3.8 m
Cabin Width	7.7 ft	2.3 m
Cabin Height	4.5 ft	1.3 m
Cabin Area	88 ft2	8.1 m2
Cabin Volume	396 ft3	11.2 m3
Baggage Volume	20 ft3	0.5 m3

Survivability and crashworthiness are not just attributes of the BLACK HAWK family, they're inherent to the design. A strict military standard makes the BLACK HAWK helicopter a rugged and extremely durable helicopter that delivers safety. Safety that has been proven in real missions, around the world.

Airframe Machined cabin structure Multi-functional and durable 300 psi cabin flooring Two sliding cargo doors with pop-out egress windows Crashworthy Pilot and Co-pilot seats Two jettisonable cockpit doors Three-point dual OLEO landing gear with kneeling capability Active vibration control system Wire strike protection system Transition section equipment storage compartment Foldable tail pylon for shipping and storage Built-in work platforms, engine cowlings and hydraulic deck Fly-away kit FRIES and rappel mission provisions Cabin interior sound-proofing panels 13 troop Seat Provisitons Integrated Vehicle Health Management System provisions Exterior paint, single base color, flat Cockpit Four landscape multi-functional displays Dual digital AFCS with coupled flight director Flight Management System (FMS) Dual embedded global positioning Two UHF/VHF AM/FM radios 3 station Crew digital ICS Automatic direction finder VOR/ILS

Powerplant and fuel system Two T700-GE701D with C controls Auxiliary power unit Dual crashworthy and self-sealing fuel tanks, 360 Gallons Left and right gravity refuel ports Single point for close circuit and pressure refueling Rotor and drive system Ballistically tolerant and drive system Transmission Four composite-titanium main rotor blades Foldable main and tail rotor blades Dual redundant and isolated flight controls Rotor de-icing provisions Electrical Retractable landing light Controllable searchlight NVG compatible formation lights Portable maintenance light with three receptacles

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