MH-60L Black Hawk 1/48 Die Cast Model - 160th SOAR, U.S. Army, Battle of Mogadishu, Somalia, 1993
Features
- Model is 12.5" long with a rotorspan of 13.5"
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components
- Sliding Doors
- Optional-position nacelle hatches that allow you to display their detailed GE turboshaft engines
- Well-equipped cockpit
- Rotors spin
- Engraved panel lines and simulated rivets
The MH-60L Black Hawk flown by the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment during the Battle of Mogadishu, later known as Black Hawk Down, represented the cutting edge of special operations aviation under fire. Modified for night operations, the MH-60L featured advanced navigation, precision flight controls, defensive countermeasures, and door mounted machine guns to support urban combat missions. On 3-4 October 1993, Night Stalker crews inserted and supported U.S. Army Rangers and Delta Force operators deep inside hostile territory. Flying at low altitude through narrow streets and intense small arms fire, the aircraft endured heavy damage while maintaining mission focus. When multiple helicopters were shot down, MH-60L crews continued to fly into extreme danger to protect ground forces, resupply positions, and evacuate casualties. Their skill, discipline, and bravery under relentless fire were pivotal to the survival of U.S. forces. The MH-60L's actions in Mogadishu became a defining moment in modern special operations history.
