Uh-60a Black Hawk With Esss And Skis
ICM 48368

UH-60A Black Hawk with ESSS and Snow Skids

This kit depicts the UH-60A Black Hawk multi-role helicopter equipped with the ESSS (External Stores Support System), external fuel tanks, and snow skids designed for operations on snowy and icy landing areas. This configuration is used for operations in challenging climates, requiring extended range and the ability to safely land on snow.

The model allows for the aircraft to be built with the ESSS system installed or in a standard configuration. The manufacturer also used 3D-printed elements, which allowed for the faithful reproduction of selected details of the equipment and landing gear.

Key Features

• Detailed cockpit and transport compartment,
• Removable seats in the landing gear cabin,
• ESSS system with pylons for carrying external equipment,
• External fuel tanks to extend the helicopter's range,
• Snow skids for operating on snow and ice,
• 3D-printed snow skids and small landing gear and equipment elements,
• Decals allowing for the creation of one of two marking variants.

Build Options

The kit allows you to build a helicopter with the system With or without ESSS, the model's snow skids and additional fuel tanks make it ideal for illustrating operations in Arctic, mountainous, and other challenging terrain. It will also be an attractive addition to modern aviation dioramas.

Marking Variants

• UH-60A Black Hawk 89-26156 – Kentucky National Guard, 2009
• UH-60A Black Hawk 80-23424 – Montana National Guard, 2013

Model Specifications

• Model Length: 414 mm.
• Model Width (rotor diameter): 111 mm.
• Number of Pieces: 378.

Original

UH-60 Black The Hawk was developed by Sikorsky as a successor to the UH-1 Iroquois helicopters. It entered service with the US Army in the late 1970s and quickly became the primary transport helicopter used for transporting troops, supplies, and performing rescue and special operations. Its high durability and adaptability to various missions have led to the development of numerous variants of this design.

The ESSS system allows for the installation of additional fuel or weapons tanks on the side pylons, significantly increasing the helicopter's range and operational flexibility. In winter conditions, Black Hawks can be equipped with special snow skids to prevent the landing gear from collapsing when landing on snow or soft ground. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Distinctive features of the original

• Twin-engine multi-role helicopter,
• Four-blade main rotor,
• Ability to transport troops, equipment, or wounded,
• ESSS system allowing for the installation of additional fuel tanks or weapons,
• Can be equipped with snow skids for winter operations.

Who is this model for?

This kit will be an excellent choice for fans of modern military aviation and modelers building dioramas depicting operations conducted in harsh climates. The extensive features and flexible configuration options make this model offer a wide range of customization options.

Additional Information

• Glue and paints must be purchased separately.