The Black Hawk is the Army’s front-line utility helicopter used for air assault, air cavalry, and aeromedical evacuation units. It is designed to carry 11 combat-loaded, air assault troops, and is capable of moving a 105-millimeter howitzer and 30 rounds of ammunition. First deployed in 1978, the Black Hawk’s advanced technology makes it easy to maintain in the field. In addition, modified Black Hawks operate as command and control, electronic warfare, and special operations platforms.

Pictured here is a 1:72 scale replica of a US Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter that was flown by the US Army's 5th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment over southern Iraq in 2003. Sold Out!

Dimensions:
Rotor Span: 9 inches

Release Date: April 2006

Historical Account: "Lancers" - The history of the distinctive "Lancer" insignia, which adorns this helicopter, dates back to the Vietnam War. Today's current unit traces its lineage back to the 158th Aviation Regiment of the 1960s, when the unit's aircrew had the horse's head embroidered onto patches which were worn on their uniforms in order to set them apart. Fast-forward to 2003, and today's modern-day "Lancers" are no different. They, too, wear the Lancer head with pride. When all the helicopters of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) arrived in Kuwait, there were over 115 UH-60 Black Hawks in the same area.

In order for crews to quickly locate their aircraft on the flight line, 5-101st decided to paint the modern-day "Lancer" insignia on the nose of each aircraft.