Originally Posted by
meleagertoo
What are "Hawks"?
UH-60 or S-70
A quick search and wikipedia rushes to our aid.
Common Nicknames and Variants:- Black Hawk: The standard U.S. Army designation.
- Seahawk (or Sea Hawk): The U.S. Navy variant (SH-60/MH-60).
- 60: Common shorthand used by crews.
- Mike Model: Refers specifically to the UH-60M variant.
- Romeo: Refers specifically to the MH-60R variant.
- Pave Hawk: Used for the USAF HH-60 special operations variant.
- Jayhawk: Used for the USCG HH-60 variant.
- Gunhawk: Refers to armed versions of the helicopter.
The helicopter is part of the Sikorsky S-70 family and is named after the Sauk Native American leader Black Hawk.
There are probably some other unflattering nicknames used when it doesn’t perform as expected or a vital part stops working in an inconvenient location.
One of the RCMP’s acquired Black Hawk helicopters rests in an aircraft hangar. RCMP/X Photo
