What is the cargo hook capacity for UH-60A and UH-60L/M respectively?

What is the cargo hook capacity for UH-60A and UH-60L/M respectively?

• A. UH-60A 8,000 LBS; UH-60L/M 9,000 LBS
• B. UH-60A 9,000 LBS; UH-60L/M 8,000 LBS
• C. UH-60A 7,000 LBS; UH-60L/M 7,500 LBS
• D. UH-60A 8,500 LBS; UH-60L/M 9,500 LBS

Answer: (A)

External sling-load capacity is the maximum weight the helicopter’s cargo hooks can safely carry during a sling-load mission. For the UH-60A, that limit is 8,000 pounds. The UH-60L and UH-60M variants have been upgraded to handle a heavier external load, with a 9,000-pound capacity. This reflects design and structural improvements that allow heavier sling loads. So the pair of capacities— UH-60A at 8,000 pounds and UH-60L/M at 9,000 pounds—matches the standard data used in planning and load operations.

External sling-load capacity is the maximum weight the helicopter’s cargo hooks can safely carry during a sling-load mission. For the UH-60A, that limit is 8,000 pounds. The UH-60L and UH-60M variants have been upgraded to handle a heavier external load, with a 9,000-pound capacity. This reflects design and structural improvements that allow heavier sling loads. So the pair of capacities— UH-60A at 8,000 pounds and UH-60L/M at 9,000 pounds—matches the standard data used in planning and load operations.