UH-60 Black Hawk

The Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk was developed to replace older American utility helicopters and entered service during the late Cold War. Its twin-engine layout, troop-carrying cabin, and wide range of specialized versions made it a major military helicopter family. Export and mission-specific variants differ, so the general name does not establish every sensor or weapon fitted across the fleet.

Sikorsky won the Utility Tactical Transport Aircraft System competition, and the helicopter entered Army service in 1979. Crashworthiness, maintainability, and the ability to carry an infantry squad were important design considerations. Combat and support deployments extended from Grenada and Panama through the Gulf wars and Afghanistan. Medical evacuation, special operations, and naval derivatives involved substantial mission-specific changes. The MH-60 and SH-60 families therefore share ancestry without being interchangeable with a basic Army UH-60 transport. Repeated upgrades kept the airframe relevant across several generations of avionics.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 2025, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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