Sikorsky MH-60L Black Hawk Helicopter "91-26324 Thunderstruck" United States Army 1/72 Diecast Model by Panzerkampf
Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Sikorsky MH-60L Black Hawk Helicopter "91-26324 Thunderstruck" United States Army die cast model by Panzerkampf. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Officially licensed product. Comes with a display stand. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Dimensions approximately Length- 8.25 Rotor Diameter- 9 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. Realistic panel lines antennas access panels and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life helicopter. HISTORY ASPECTS:The Sikorsky MH-60L Black Hawk Helicopter Super 61 bearing the tail number 91-26324 and nicknamed "Thundertruck" is a distinguished aircraft within the U.S. Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) also known as the "Night Stalkers." The MH-60L is a specialized version of the Black Hawk designed specifically for special operations missions. This helicopter is equipped with advanced avionics extended-range fuel tanks and cutting-edge navigation and communication systems making it ideal for covert and low-level missions in hostile environments.Super 61 Thundertruck is most famously known for its involvement in the Battle of Mogadishu on October 3 1993 during Operation Gothic Serpent. This operation aimed to capture high-ranking officials of the Somali warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid. Super 61 was part of the initial assault force tasked with inserting U.S. Army Rangers and Delta Force operators into the city of Mogadishu. Unfortunately during the operation Super 61 was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) and subsequently crashed leading to a criti