MH-60L Black Hawk U.S. Special Forces Helicopter

At the end of 1968 the U.S. Army awarded contracts to several companies for the development of a multirole tactical transport helicopter. This program was called UTTAS (Utility Tactical Transport Air System) and the following requirements were set: a three-person crew the ability to carry 11-15 soldiers in the cabin a powerplant with two engines and the ability to transport the helicopter inside a cargo aircraft. In 1976 after completing the tests the Army selected Sikorsky as the winner of the UTTAS program and a contract was signed for the production of the first batch of helicopters which were designated UH-60A Black Hawk (Sikorsky’s series designation was S-70).

These became the basis for a whole family of helicopters for various purposes—transport special operations electronic warfare naval multirole anti-submarine medical and more. The MH-60L modification is a special operations helicopter for the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) of the U.S. Army also known as the “Night Stalkers.” The helicopter is equipped with weather radar and a forward-looking infrared (FLIR) sensor and it can also be fitted with an air refuelling system.

Markings Available

• MH-60L Black Hawk 90-26290 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) Tennessy 2007
• MH-60L Black Hawk 93-26489 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) exercise PANAMAX 2011
• MH-60L Black Hawk 91-26360 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) 2012

Model Information

• Scale: 1:48
• Number of Parts: 302 pieces
• Length: 412 mm
• Width: 343 mm
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 410 x 260 x 55 mm