[Psalm 73]

Black Hawk is a better all-around aircraft - altitude is a known issue, but a trade-off.
Chinooks are normally used for higher elevations anyway (Marine Corps 53's can't reach altitude, either, and nobody in their right mind would rather have a Russian heavy-lift).
US is hands-down the best at logistics (have been since the Civil War), and that is the real driver - getting parts where you need them, when you need them.

[FreeAtlanta]

Thanks. The article almost seemed like an advertisement for Russian equipment.