Which statement correctly matches the hook capacities for the aircraft listed?

Which statement correctly matches the hook capacities for the aircraft listed?

• A. UH-60A 8,000 lbs; UH-60L/M 9,000 lbs; CH-47D Center Hook 26,000 lbs; Fore/AFT 17,000 lbs.
• B. UH-60A 9,000 lbs; UH-60L/M 8,000 lbs; CH-47D Center Hook 17,000 lbs; Fore/AFT 26,000 lbs.
• C. UH-60A 26,000 lbs; UH-60L/M 17,000 lbs; CH-47D Center Hook 8,000 lbs; Fore/AFT 9,000 lbs.
• D. UH-60A 17,000 lbs; UH-60L/M 26,000 lbs; CH-47D Center Hook 9,000 lbs; Fore/AFT 8,000 lbs.

Answer: (A)

External sling-load capacities depend on where the load is attached on the aircraft. The UH-60A’s single cargo hook is rated for 8,000 pounds, while the UH-60L and UH-60M variants are rated for 9,000 pounds on that same hook due to upgraded structure and power. The CH-47D has three sling points: the center hook is the strongest, rated at 26,000 pounds, while the fore and aft hooks are each rated at 17,000 pounds. So the pairing that lists UH-60A at 8,000 pounds, UH-60L/M at 9,000 pounds, CH-47D center hook at 26,000 pounds, and fore/aft at 17,000 pounds matches the standard capacities. The other options mix these numbers, which doesn’t align with the established ratings.

External sling-load capacities depend on where the load is attached on the aircraft. The UH-60A’s single cargo hook is rated for 8,000 pounds, while the UH-60L and UH-60M variants are rated for 9,000 pounds on that same hook due to upgraded structure and power. The CH-47D has three sling points: the center hook is the strongest, rated at 26,000 pounds, while the fore and aft hooks are each rated at 17,000 pounds. So the pairing that lists UH-60A at 8,000 pounds, UH-60L/M at 9,000 pounds, CH-47D center hook at 26,000 pounds, and fore/aft at 17,000 pounds matches the standard capacities. The other options mix these numbers, which doesn’t align with the established ratings.