Rotorfest 2008 - UH-60L Blackhawk Demonstration

[Photoshopandshiz]

I live in Perth, Aus and they've been flying over in formations lately.

[Orangebike666]

I live down the street and definitely notice when you guys have rotor-fest is on... lol

[Napoleon2534]

blackhawk down in thailand in last weak

[Torikkaa]

I'm very happy that the Swedish Armed Forces are getting UH-60M! :-)

[akiles26111983]

Sikorsky UH 60L Arpia III Colombian Air Force, Demo in F Air 2000 in Rionegro, it's the name of video : Colombia Sikorsky UH 60L Arpia III airshow

[SuperFsxpilot]

vietnam=Huey UH1

Iraq=Sirosky pavelow

Afghanistan=Black Hawk

Somalia=Black Hawk

[denzel387]

ORA

[gardnerbc]

Blackhawks are some of the safest acft in the US Military, and have the best safety record in the Army, and have added safety features that many afct dont have.. the stories you hear are largely false or completely twisted from actual truths. Blackhawks are not indestructible, but with proper maintenance they are one of the best rides you can fly in.

[SilverHamer]

While I will agree with you in general, there HAVE been some huge catastrophies with the Blackhawks early in their fielding in the Army. Like most aircraft, there are "growing pains" and some things which are not prevalent during the R&D phase. In the mid-80s the Army's entire UH-60 fleet was grounded for about 9 months while they worked on solving some it's issues, mostly regarding the stabilator. With that issue solved, this acft is certain most formidable and a dream to fly.

[VFA103JollyRogers]

@gardnerbc I'd still prefer the Huey

[FPVsean]

americans get the best airshows :/ cause you guys make incredible aircraft...

[TheWolverine7]

@FPVsean First non-American I've ever seen that didn't say, "You fucking Americans are all dumbasses."

[FPVsean]

@TheWolverine7 meh thats being stereotypical, i envy americans in the long run, so does most other countries tbh

[TheMCCxCLAN]

@FPVsean no, no they do not

america is a bully

they want oil, oil and money

[FPVsean]

@TheMCCxCLAN whatever you can have your own shitty opinions, i dont feel like raging today

[TheMCCxCLAN]

@FPVsean im sorry buddy but its true

im not saying all americans are that way, mostly their government.

and yer same :P i dont feel like raging either

[armyhawkdr]

I've worked and flown on these ACFT for 14 yrs and have never seen or heard of one just falling from the sky. Nine times out of Ten the accidents are pilot or crew error. They are safer than driving in your car to work everyday.

[marktimmer2212]

what s its topspeed pls

[ruhroh999]

@marktimmer2212 um 184 i think or around there

[shadowrules4]

isnt it true that these things crash alot? cuz i heard from my friend that black hawks can just stop working ad fall outta the sky... please reply cuz im gonna ride in one maybe lol and im a bit concerned

[cqb5787325]

well blackhawks if properly maintained and not pushed too hard will work just fine, a lot of these rumors are just that, the main thing that any vehicle, land or air do not like is extreme dust, places like iraq and afghanistan, the fine sand and dust can wreak havoc on an engine, but modifications they make to those make them safer to fly in areas like that, of course if you're taking a joyride in the states you have nothing to worry about

[shadowrules4]

o ok thx man yeah i was kinda scared lol but yea thx for the heads up :)

[ThERaMoNeSUSA]

one of these things just flew by my house.theres a military base by me and it flew right by me.

[niall430]

ok they have m9 & m54s but i mean like to defend themself when there in the helicopter like minigun or summit

[niall430]

do they actually carry any type of weapon to defend themself?????

[MPomps07]

Yes, i as understand helicopter pilots are issued an M9 &/or an M4 and quick reaction forces are always on call.

[Legendary588]

thye make an AH-60 types if thats what you mean

[chaziztheman]

@niall430 yes. they normally have 1 or 2 miniguns on either side

[dynamic21150]

@chaziztheman They normally have M240s, but SF and some Air Force birds are known to have Miniguns

[SUFI194189]

wow how long did it take you to think that up? please just stop talkin ok. and no you werent being sarcastic that wasnt even close to being sarcastic, thats what i call being a smartass.

[SUFI194189]

wow you think its that simple? do YOUR homework... if you're out of school yet.

[AnbuItachi34]

I want to drive one reallllly bad!

[SUFI194189]

go join the 160th Night Stalkers and you'll be flying Chinooks, MH-60s, Little birds and so on. best place to go to is Ft. Campbell, Kentucky

[QuincyGD4456]

I live about 30 miles from there base. They always flyover.

[Cobra114ever]

@QuincyGD4456 I wish i were you!