UH60 BLACK HAWK

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UH-60 BLACK HAWK Program Overview
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A  Approved for public
release distribution is unlimited.
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UH-60 Acquisition Strategy Schedule
PROGRAM
FY01
FY02
FY03
FY04
FY05
FY06
FY07
FY09
FY10
FY11
FY12
FY13
FY14
FY08
Phase I/II
UH-60A (Rebuild)
20
20
20
20
20
20
16
15
3
1
20
20
18
UH-60L (ACAT IC)
MY VI CA
22
19
17
36
27
Production
NEW PRODUCTION
MS C
38
17
FRP DR
15
18
20
MS B
MY VII CA
UH-60M (Upgrade) (ACAT ID)
DT / Flight Test
FUE
LRIP Articles
4
60M Recap/Reman Continues until 2027
OT
4
14
58
61
53
5
5
59
61
66
69
UH-60M Recap/Upgrade
4
8
10
17
16
15
15
15
MED MEP Kit
JTRS
ECP Cut In
UH-60M BLOCK UPGRADE PROGRAM
CAAS
HUMS
FBW
FADEC 701D
ASE
Upgrades Specifically Address Emerging Future
Combat System Requirements (e.g., Health
Management Capabilities, Lift, Interoperability)
as well as Safety Issues (e.g., Operations in
Degraded Visual Environment, Handling Qualities)
as Identified in the Armys Aviation System
Investment Strategy Team (ASIST) Studies
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UH-60 Evolution
UH-60A/L Baseline
UH-60M Block I
UH-60M P3I
Block II
FUTURE FORCE

• Fly-by-Wire (FBW) Advanced Flight Controls
• Full-Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC)
• Common Cockpit - Common Avionics Architecture Sys
  (CAAS)
• Composite Tailcone As Ready
• JTRS As Ready
• IVMS / HUMS As Ready
• CMWS / IMCD As Ready

• Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP)
• Improved Transmission
• FLIR/MMR
• Large Fuel Cell
• Improved ASE
• Composite Airframe

• Digital Cockpit
• Dual Digital Flight Controls
• Fully-Coupled Flt Director
• Wide Chord Blades
• Rotor Brake Provisions
• Folding Composite Stabilator
• Improved Durability Gearbox
• 701D Engine

• Analog Cockpit
• STD Transmission
• 700 Series Engine

Performance Attributes (4K/95)
External Lift (lbs _at_135km) 4500 Air Assault
Radius(km) 225
External Lift (lbs _at_135km) 9000 Air Assault
Radius (km) 275
External Lift (lbs _at_135km) 4500 Air Assault
Radius (km) 225
Today
2007
2009
2013
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UH-60A Recapitalization Configuration Baseline
DELIVERED
INDUCTED

• Analysis
• Airframe
• Lot 21 Baseline
• Structural Assembly
• Corrosion Control
• Maintenance Burdens
• Safety
• Components
• Latest Configuration
• Top 75 DLRs
• Readiness Impact
• Maintenance Burdens
• Safety
• MWOs
• NVG Lighting
• Heads Up Display
• ARC 220
• SLAB Battery
• Aux Fuel Panel

FY02 3 FY03 16 FY04 10 TOTAL 29
FY02 3 FY03 3 TOTAL 6
Improved Fuel Roll-Over Vent Valves
Tail Rotor Blades
Hydraulic Modules
Spindles and Bearings
Tail Rotor Gear Box
Replace Servo Beam Fittings
T700 Engines
Main Rotor Blades
Intermediate Tail Gear Box
Primary Servos
Install Crew Escape Windows
Stabilator Actuators
Accessory Modules
Oil Cooler Fan
Main Landing Gear Struts
Tail Landing Gear Strut
ECP-0319 Engine High Speed Shafts
Main Xmsn Module
14 Bolt Main Wheels and Tires
Fuel Cell Area Rework
Rework Interior Sound Proofing
Cost Benefit Analysis Will Determine Final
Baseline Configuration
Red Airframe Configuration Improvements
Black DLR Component Improvements
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UH-60M E3 Airframe Design
on Soft Panels, Conductive Grommets on Hard
Panels
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FOCUS ON THE FUTURE