HH/MH-60G PAVEHAWK (1:40) SIKORSKY by TMC Pacific Modelworks
Item Number: HHH60T
HH/MH-60G PAVEHAWK (1:40) SIKORSKY Span: 16 1/4" Len: 18 3/8"
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is a highly-modified edition of the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk chopper. The aircraft was first developed by the United Technologies and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. The Pave Hawk is a twin-engine medium-lift helicopter operated by Air Combat Command, Pacific Air Forces, Air Education and Training Command, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command. The HH-60 was first seen in action in 1982.
The HH-60 features an upgraded communications and navigation suite that includes an integrated inertial navigation, global positioning, Doppler navigation systems, satellite communications, secure voice, and quick communications system. The HH-60 Pave Hawks costs an estimated amount of $15.8 million. All HH-60s have an automated flying control system, night vision goggles lighting and forward looking infrared system that improves night low-level operations. In addition, some Pave Hawks have color weather radar and rotor blade anti-ice system that gives the HH-60 an all-weather capability.
The main role of the Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk chopper is to perform day or night combat search and rescue (CSAR) operations into irreconcilable territories to recuperate downed aircrew and other isolated air force personnel_s during war. The HH-60 may also perform peace-time operations because of its versatility.