What is the hook capacity for a UH-60L?

• A. 10,000 lbs
• B. 9,000 lbs
• C. 8,000 lbs
• D. 7,500 lbs

Answer: (B)

Hook capacity is the maximum weight a single external cargo hook can safely lift during sling load operations. For the UH-60L, each external cargo hook is rated at 9,000 pounds. This means you can load up to 9,000 pounds on one hook; if you use both hooks, the total could be up to 18,000 pounds, provided the aircraft’s gross weight, center of gravity, and flight conditions permit it and the loads are rigged to balance properly. The other numbers don’t reflect the UH-60L’s per-hook rating. Always verify with the aircraft’s external load data and the current load plan.