UH-60 BLACK HAWK HELICOPTER

KUWAIT, 1991

The Forces of Valor... these are the men that fought the battles. They came from every nation and every creed to battle on their countries behalf. Today’s fighting forces are similar to those of the past. The makeup of men, now joined by women, remains basically the same. Acts of heroism, keen determination, and sheer willpower define today’s Forces of Valor…

Forces of Valor vehicles and aircraft feature true-to-life detail with lots to discover and explore… tank tracks that really roll along their independent suspension… hatches & access ports that reveal internal compartments… turrets & gun barrels that maneuver just like they did in battle… all these exacting details bring these combat proven machines to life!

In 190, over 1,000 Sikorsky Black Hawk Helicopters were involved in early staging of Operation Desert Shield. On February 15th, Desert Shield became Desert Storm.... the Black Hawk proved it's metal by hauling troops, equipment and supplies throughout the complete theater of war. The Black Hawks carried special operations forces deep into Iraq, evacuated the wounded & Captured, deployed artillery and rescued downed aircrew. Black Hawks hauled members of the 101st Airborne deep into Iraq to outflank the entrenched enemy. With mission capable rates in excess of 85%, the Black Hawk was deemed one of the most reliable aircraft platforms during all of Desert Storm. Early system modifications included new "hard points" for external stores support system  and the non-lifting wing enabled the Black Hawk to carry four 230 gallon or two 450 gallon external fuel tanks for greater range operations.

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