Sikorsky S-67 Blackhawk
| S-67 Blackhawk | |
|---|---|
| S-67 Blackhawk in 1972 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Attack/assault helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky Aircraft |
| Status | Destroyed (1974 crash) |
| Number built | 1 |
| History | |
| First flight | 20 August 1970 |
| Developed from | Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King |
The Sikorsky S-67 Blackhawk was a private-venture, prototype attack helicopter built in 1970 with Sikorsky Aircraft research and development (R&D) funds. A tandem, two-seat aircraft designed around the dynamic drive and rotor systems of the Sikorsky S-61, it was designed to serve as an attack helicopter or to transport up to eight troops into combat.