HobbyBoss 1:72 UH-60A Blackhawk

The HobbyBoss 1:72 UH-60A Blackhawk is a plastic scale model kit of the Sikorsky UH-60A Black Hawk, a widely used utility and assault helicopter operated by the United States Army.

About the aircraft

The UH-60A Black Hawk is a twin-engine, multi-mission helicopter designed for troop transport, medical evacuation, cargo lift, and combat support operations. Introduced in the late 1970s, it replaced the UH-1 Huey in many frontline roles and has become one of the most important modern military helicopters worldwide.

It has seen extensive service in conflicts such as Grenada, Panama, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, and numerous peacekeeping operations, proving highly versatile and survivable in combat environments.

Key features

✔ 1:72 scale plastic model kit
✔ Depicts UH-60A US Army Black Hawk
✔ Modern utility and assault helicopter
✔ Modern HobbyBoss tooling with surface detail
✔ Suitable for contemporary military aviation subjects

Typical build use

This kit is ideal for:

• modern US Army aviation displays

• troop transport and air assault dioramas

• Iraq and Afghanistan conflict scenes

• NATO helicopter operations collections

• modern rotary-wing aviation themes

Skill level

Beginner to Intermediate

Suitable for:

• beginners building modern helicopters

• intermediate modellers interested in military aviation

• those focusing on operational weathering and realistic field finishes

Ideal for

• modern military aviation enthusiasts

• UH-60 Black Hawk collectors

• 1:72 scale helicopter builders

• air assault diorama creators

• Cold War and modern conflict displays

Summary

The HobbyBoss 1:72 UH-60A Blackhawk is a detailed model of the US Army’s primary modern utility helicopter, widely used for air assault, transport, and combat support operations across multiple decades of service.