A major aircraft accident took place late Wednesday night in the US capital Washington DC. In fact, a passenger aircraft has hit the US Armyβs Black Hawk helicopter. After this collision, the aircraft has turned into a sphere and fell into the Potomac River. But do you know how fatal is the military black hawk helicopter with which the aircraft has collided. Today we will tell you the specialty of Black Hawk helicopter.
What is the matter?
Let me tell you that on Wednesday night, the passenger aircraft of American Airlines was coming to Washington DC from Cannes with about 64 people. But during this time, before landing on the runway of Reagan National Airport, the aircraft collided with a military helicopter in the air itself. After this collision, there was a huge fireball in the sky. After which the crashed aircraft fell into the Potomac River.
How many people were there?
The airline said that the American Eagle flight 5342 going from cance to Washington DC had 60 passengers and 4 crew members. At the same time, there were three soldiers riding in the US Armyβs Blackhoc helicopter. However, there was no senior military officer in the helicopter.
Americaβs Black Hawk Helicopter
Black Hawk helicopter is a special helicopter of the US Army. This helicopter is used in many works including military war and rescue. Let us know that the most important thing about black hawk chopper is that it can fly at a speed of 357 kmph. At the same time, the operational range is 583 km. Apart from this, the T-700-GE-701 C/D Turboshoft engine of General Electric is installed in it.
How much can weight be lifted?
Black Hawk helicopter can fly with 9979 kg weight. The US army uses this helicopter in most places. This helicopter has been used many times in military operations. Apart from America, there are many countries, which have these helicopters. According to the information, apart from America, Japan, Colombia, South Korea, Israel, Brazil, China, Mexico, Philippines and many other countries use it. The price of one unit of it is 21300000 dollars. However, it is claimed many times that the Taliban of Afghanistan also has this helicopter.
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