Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk by Chris Bishop, published by Bloomsbury USA on June 17, 2008, is an illustrated exploration of one of the most versatile helicopters in military history. This 48-page book details the development and operational history of the Black Hawk, which first flew in 1974 as a successor to the Bell UH-1 “Huey.” The text covers its extensive use in various conflicts, including the invasion of Grenada and Operation Iraqi Freedom, while providing insights into its capabilities as an attack helicopter and its roles in troop transport and aeromedical evacuation.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the Black Hawk’s design and its significance in modern military operations. The book features full-color digital artwork that enhances the understanding of the helicopter’s features and missions. It also delves into unconventional uses of the Black Hawk, such as drug enforcement in South America and peacekeeping efforts globally. This edition presents a comprehensive overview of the aircraft’s impact on military aviation and its ongoing relevance in various operational contexts.
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The successor to the Vietnam-veteran Bell UH-1 “Huey”, the Sikorsky UH-60 first flew in 1974 and was christened the Black Hawk. It has become one of the most versatile and successful utility helicopters ever in service and has been used widely, from the invasion of Grenada to the conflict in Somalia and the ongoing Operation Iraqi Freedom.
An attack helicopter configured with missiles, rockets, machine guns and cannon the Black Hawk is also capable of undertaking a wide range of missions on the battlefield, including troop transport, command and control and aeromedical evacuation.
Although the Black Hawk is most recently associated with the disaster in Mogadishu, this book looks past Hollywood interpretations to investigate the design, development and operations of arguably the most important helicopter in the world today, with fantastic full-color digital artwork and up-to-date information about the BlackHawk’s role in Iraq. Also examined are the more unconventional missions the BlackHawk has been used in, from drug-busting operations in South America to peace-keeping operations around the world.
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