MH-60T SOAR in 1/72

The Italeri 1/72 MH-60K is pretty nice. Most of the parts are the same as the UH-60A, with a sprue or two of the new K-specific parts. Of note though, the upswept ESSS wings were only tested and not accepted by the US Army. Actual MH-60Ks (which are now retired) had standard, single-point ESSS wings, but they were no usually installed.

Actual MH-60K.


An easier option would be to build an older MH-60L. This is/was the main version used in OP Gothic Serpent (Black Hawk Down), Somalia '93. This type was used up until the late 2000 teens. Depending on the mission, it may or may not have the nose radar, FLIR, or refueling probe installed.

MH-60L


They can be outfitted as MH-60L DAP (Direct Action Penetrator) gunships as well with the addition of the ESSS wings and weapons hung on them.

It can be built using the Italeri 1/72 UH-60 “Night Raid” kit, sort of. It is missing the nose radar, FLIR, fueling boom, and folding square tail stabilator.

For a better option, go up to the 1/48 Italeri UH-60/MH-60 Black Hawk “Night Raid” kit. It is more complete and has all the parts for a SOAR MH-60L.

More info on Op Gothic Serpent MH-60s.

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