The Sikorsky S-70A-42 is an export variant of the renowned UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter, specifically manufactured for the Austrian Air Force in 2002. Based on the proven UH-60A design that first flew in 1974, it is a twin-engine medium-lift utility helicopter capable of transporting 11 fully equipped troops or serving in medical evacuation roles with space for 6 stretchers. With its 16.36-meter rotor diameter and maximum speed of 295 km/h, the S-70A-42 represents part of the broader S-70 family that has seen over 5,000 units produced by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation.
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