UH-60A Black Hawk, Defence intelligence of Ukraine

Plastic kit for a UH-60A Black Hawk of the Defense Intelligence Service of Ukraine

• Scale 1:48
• Dimensions (built): length 414 mm / fuselage width 111 mm / rotor diameter 343 mm
• 256 parts
• 2 different instrument layouts possible
• can be built with or without cargo compartment furnishing
• Clear parts included
• 1 marking option
• not built, not painted
• Paint and glue not included

In late 1968, the US Army awarded contracts to several companies to develop a multi-purpose 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 two-engine powerplant and the ability to transport the helicopter in cargo aircraft. In 1976, after the completion of the tests, the Army selected Sikorsky as the winner of the UTTAS program and signed a contract for the production of the first series of helicopters, which received the designation UH-60A Black Hawk (Sikorsky's serial designation was S-70). These became the basis for a whole family of helicopters for various purposes - transport, special operations, electronic warfare, multi-purpose naval helicopters, anti-submarine warfare, medical care and more. The Defense Intelligence Service of Ukraine uses the UH-60A in various configurations.