The Americans gave the Croats a pair of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. Yesterday, February 6, the portal militarytimes.com He reported that military vehicles were delivered to Croatia last week.
"The Black Hawk provides capabilities for a range of possible missions, from special operations to tactical troop transport and air medical evacuation. Croatia has earned a reputation as a loyal and capable NATO ally, and receiving the Black Hawk will further enhance the capabilities of the Croatian armed forces.", - said the Charge d'affaires of the United States Mark Fleming.
UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopters
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The Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter entered service with the US Army in 1979, replacing the Bell UH-1. It is known that the US army is armed with about 2500 UH-60 helicopters in various modifications. In addition, the Black Hawk is exported and manufactured under license in other countries. The helicopter can accommodate up to 14 people (including three crew members), can carry small arms, missile and bomb weapons, as well as reconnaissance modules.
