MH-60L Black Hawk 160th SOAR Die-Cast Model

This Black Hawk was active for Operation Gothic Serpent.

Specialized for use in the US Army 160th “Night Stalkers” regiment, this MH-60L features advanced FLIR and laser designation equipment that allow it to excel in low-light environments. Deployed to Operation Gothic Serpent over Somalia in 1993, it brought in heavily armed troops and could engage with ground units using electro-optically guided miniguns or chain-guns. Primarily tasked with air-support and troop-insertion missions, this MH-60L as shown is equipped with the M134 7.62mm 6-barrel miniguns on each side.

Features:

– Authentic paint scheme, engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details

– Miniature rescue hook, countermeasure boxes, and electro-optical targeting dome

– Opening engine compartments

– Rotating main and tail rotors

– Detailed landing gear

– Magnetically attached weaponry

– Measures 12.5”l with a 13.5” rotor span at 1:48 scale

– Officially licensed

History and Specifications:
Primary aircraft of the US Army 160th SOAR “Night Stalkers” unit, the Sikorsky MH-60L is one of the most advanced helicopters ever built. Introduced in the 1990s as an upgrade to the UH-60A, MH-60L/UH-60L Black Hawks received several notable changes that enhanced their battlefield performance. Refitted with General Electric T700-GE-401D turboshaft engines, strengthened flight controls, and Hover IR Suppression System which cools the exhaust gases, MH-60L Black Hawks were more durable and harder to fire upon with IR guided missiles. Tasked with troop insertion, air-support, and ground-attack missions, the MH-60L excels in low-light conditions with the use of FLIR. Carrying up to two minigun or chain guns in the doors, missiles or bombs on the external pylons, and several troops inside, the venerable Black Hawk is an incredibly versatile rotorcraft.