Each ESSS wing is equipped with 2 removable pylons. The ESSS (External Stores Support System) consists of two external wing-like assemblies attached to the airframe above the cargo compartment doors. The external cargo hook is rated to 8,000 pounds (3,630 kg.)

The UH-60A is equipped with a rearward sliding and lockable door on each side of the cargo compartment.

The dedicated medevac variant of the Black Hawk can accommodate 6 litters. Maximum troop carrying capacity is 20 lightly equipped personnel. The Black Hawk can transport 11 fully equipped combat soldiers in an assault-ready configuration, or 14 in a maximum capacity situation. The UH-60A is equipped with troop accommodations for eight, which can be removed to accommodate four full-sized medical litters. For operations in Arctic environments, the Black Hawk can be fitted with landing skis. The UH-60A utilizes a dragging tail wheel landing gear system, with two non-movable main gear struts, and a rotating lockable tail wheel assembly. Want to know about the UH-60 Black Hawk? Here's a couple quick bullet point facts.

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