Features an improved cargo hook rated for a maximum lift of 9,000 pounds, allowing it to transport heavy equipment like the M102 howitzer. Core Capabilities

Equipped with two General Electric T700-GE-701C turboshaft engines, each providing 1,880 shaft horsepower.

It can be rapidly reconfigured with the External Stores Support System (ESSS) to carry fuel tanks or various weapon systems, including machine guns, rockets, and Hellfire missiles.

The helicopter features titanium-cored rotor blades resistant to anti-aircraft fire up to 23mm and a Hover IR Suppression System (HIRSS) to mask engine heat from infrared-seeking missiles.

Can transport 11 fully equipped combat troops internally or up to 20 lightly equipped personnel in high-density configurations.

The UH-60L's primary advantage lies in its upgraded power plant and drivetrain, which allow it to carry heavier external loads.