For self defense, the Black Hawk is equipped with an AN/APR-39 (v) 1 radar warning receiver, as well as an AN/ALQ-144 infrared countermeasures system and chaff/flare dispenser. The UH-60A is equipped with VHF-FM, UHF-FM, and VHF-AM/FM radios, as well as encrypted IFF recognition system. The Black Hawk is capable of flying on one engine. If ESSS equipped, the Black Hawk can carry two 230-gallon external tanks, and up to two additional auxiliary 185-gallon tanks internally in the cargo compartment. Internal fuel is stored in two crashworthy fuel tanks and totals 360 gallons. The UH-60A is equipped with two General Electric T700-GE-701 turboshaft engines rated at 1,560 shaft horsepower each. Up to 16 Hellfire missiles can be mounted on the ESSS and, when coupled with the capability to carry an additional 16 missiles internally, gives an armed Black Hawk the ability to re-arm itself mid-mission. The wings are rated to 5,000 pounds each, and can accommodate a single 230-gallon fuel tank, as well as a single 450-gallon fuel tank (this gives the UH-60A an unrefueled self-deployment range of 1,200 nautical miles). Each ESSS wing is equipped with 2 removable pylons. The ESSS (External Stores Support System) consists of two external wing-like assemblies attached to the airframe above the cargo compartment doors. The external cargo hook is rated to 8,000 pounds (3,630 kg.) The UH-60A is equipped with a rearward sliding and lockable door on each side of the cargo compartment. The dedicated medevac variant of the Black Hawk can accommodate 6 litters. Maximum troop carrying capacity is 20 lightly equipped personnel. The Black Hawk can transport 11 fully equipped combat soldiers in an assault-ready configuration, or 14 in a maximum capacity situation. The UH-60A is equipped with troop accommodations for eight, which can be removed to accommodate four full-sized medical litters.

For operations in Arctic environments, the Black Hawk can be fitted with landing skis. The UH-60A utilizes a dragging tail wheel landing gear system, with two non-movable main gear struts, and a rotating lockable tail wheel assembly. Want to know about the UH-60 Black Hawk? Here's a couple quick bullet point facts.

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