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Last updated on January 9th, 2024

Page author: Bill Carson

The MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter was created for the purpose of replacing Boeing helicopters used by the U.S. Navy, with the Knighthawk originally designated as CH-60S. After an expansion in mission requirements beyond the Boeing helicopters, the Knighthawk was redesignated to its current classification, MH-60S. Features of the Knighthawk helicopter design were based on the Army’s UH-60 Black Hawk.

The multi-mission Knighthawk helicopter was introduced in February 2002, and the Navy now utilizes 275 MH-60S Knighthawk helicopters within their operations. This development has led to reductions in costs per flight hour, component removals, and mission aborts, as well as unscheduled maintenance. Continue reading “What Is the MH-60S Knighthawk Helicopter?”

Last updated on January 9th, 2024

Page author: Bill Carson

The UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter was developed by Sikorsky on a request from the Army for a simple and reliable utility helicopter system. After being named for the Native American war leader of the Sauk tribe in the Midwest, the UH-60 Black Hawk entered service in the 1970s. Over the years, this helicopter has been modified and upgraded to provide aid in a variety of situations, letting it take on diverse roles. Continue reading “The Origin Story of the UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter”

Last updated on January 9th, 2024

Page author: Bill Carson

At Cutting Dynamics, we are dedicated to staying up to date with changes in the aerospace industry, and when it comes to the Black Hawk helicopter, we keep a particularly close eye due to our work in providing services for these aircraft.

The Black Hawk utility helicopter has been used within the armed forces for some time, but an array of modified versions have also been released, with the UH-60V Black Hawk helicopter being one of the most recent variants.

Continue reading “Get to Know the UH-60V Black Hawk, the Newest Variant of the Black Hawk Helicopter”

Last updated on January 9th, 2024

Page author: Bill Carson

At Cutting Dynamics, due to our extensive work in the aerospace and aviation fields, we regularly publish news articles designed to highlight key aspects of the industry.

With our significant work with Black Hawk helicopters, we felt an article discussing it in comparison to the Seahawk would be worthwhile, so we’ve created a Seahawk helicopter vs. Black Hawk guide. Read on to discover key differentiation points between these helicopters.

Continue reading “Seahawk vs. Black Hawk Helicopter: What’s the Difference?”

Last updated on January 9th, 2024

Page author: Bill Carson

Air assault is the process of using vertical take-off and landing aircraft, such as a helicopter, to move ground-based military forces to terrain that has not yet been fully secured. The goal of these types of missions is often to seize and hold the unsecured terrain or directly engage enemy forces behind enemy lines. The use of air assault helicopters in these missions allow for troops to move much farther than they could on foot and safely get in behind enemy lines. Continue reading “What Makes Sikorsky’s UH-60 Black Hawk a Great Air Assault Helicopter?”

Last updated on January 9th, 2024

Page author: Bill Carson

At Cutting Dynamics, we provide essential products and services to aerospace and aviation companies to improve their operations. Our aerospace capabilities are up to date with industry insights and supply reliable, cost-effective solutions.

For more than 30 years and counting, we have remained a reliable supplier of spare parts for rescue helicopters, including UH-60 Black Hawks. When it comes to urgent situations where UH-60 Black Hawks are called to use within seconds, it’s crucial for these rescue helicopter parts to be functioning and ready for action, which is where CDI comes in. Continue reading “Cutting Dynamics Is a Trusted Supplier of Parts for Rescue Helicopters”

Last updated on January 9th, 2024

Page author: Bill Carson

The HH-60G PAVE Hawk helicopter is a twin-turboshaft engine helicopter used by the United States Air Force primarily for the recovery of personnel under hostile conditions. Keep reading to learn more about the helicopter, its features, famous missions, and much more. Continue reading “Get to Know the HH-60G PAVE Hawk Helicopter”

Last updated on January 9th, 2024

Page author: Bill Carson

On our site’s news section, we’ve written many times about the diverse uses of Black Hawk helicopters around the world for commercial and military applications. Along with these applications, though, there are many uses of Black Hawk helicopters for disaster assistance in cases of wildfires, floods, and other calamities.

Recently, the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) created a joint task force for Haiti to provide airlift support and other necessities in the aftermath of a 7.2-magnitude earthquake that affected the Tiburon Peninsula in the southern portion of the country. Read on to learn about the joint task force, the use of Black Hawk helicopters, and the relief efforts in Haiti. Continue reading “How UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopters Are Supporting U.S. Disaster Assistance to Haiti”