ICM 48363 1/48 Black Hawk Down Operation Gothic Serpent: MH-60L Helicopter
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MH-60L Black Hawk 91-26324 (Super 61 'Thunderstruck'), 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Somalia, autumn 1993
MH-60L Black Hawk 89-26186 (Super 62 'Rude Dude'), 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Somalia, autumn 1993
MH-60L Black Hawk 90-26257 (Super 63 'Grim Reaper'), 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Somalia, autumn 1993
MH-60L Black Hawk 89-26188 (Super 64 'Venom'), 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Somalia, autumn 1993
MH-60L Black Hawk 91-26363 (Super 66 'Gun-Slinger'), 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Somalia, autumn 1993
MH-60L Black Hawk 90-26288 (Super 68 'Razors Edge'), 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Somalia, autumn 1993
Model size (length x width) 414 x 111 mm
In 1988, civil war erupted in Somalia, plunging the country into terror and chaos while combat operations triggered widespread famine. Early 1993 negotiations between warring parties failed to achieve peace. The American command then developed ''Operation Gothic Serpent'', aimed at capturing General Mohammed Farah Aidid, a prominent anti-government leader. On October 3, 1993, forces attempted to capture two of Aidid's clan leaders in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu.
The operation involved a special forces unit supported by 16 helicopters from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, including MH-60L Black Hawks. While the initial capture succeeded, the unit faced intense resistance from rebels and local civilians, including women and children. Two MH-60L helicopters were shot down, resulting in casualties and requiring UN forces in Mogadishu to mount a rescue operation. The engagement would later be described as the most intense close combat American soldiers had experienced since Vietnam.
Ultimately, the operation failed to change Somalia's trajectory, and by 1994, both UN and US forces withdrew from the country.
** This model kit is supplied in unassembled and unpainted plastic components. Please note that glue, model paints, and other basic modelling tools are required and sold separately.
MH-60L Black Hawk 91-26324 (Super 61 'Thunderstruck'), 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Somalia, autumn 1993
MH-60L Black Hawk 89-26186 (Super 62 'Rude Dude'), 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Somalia, autumn 1993
MH-60L Black Hawk 90-26257 (Super 63 'Grim Reaper'), 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Somalia, autumn 1993
MH-60L Black Hawk 89-26188 (Super 64 'Venom'), 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Somalia, autumn 1993
MH-60L Black Hawk 91-26363 (Super 66 'Gun-Slinger'), 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Somalia, autumn 1993
MH-60L Black Hawk 90-26288 (Super 68 'Razors Edge'), 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Somalia, autumn 1993
Model size (length x width) 414 x 111 mm
In 1988, civil war erupted in Somalia, plunging the country into terror and chaos while combat operations triggered widespread famine. Early 1993 negotiations between warring parties failed to achieve peace. The American command then developed ''Operation Gothic Serpent'', aimed at capturing General Mohammed Farah Aidid, a prominent anti-government leader. On October 3, 1993, forces attempted to capture two of Aidid's clan leaders in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu.
The operation involved a special forces unit supported by 16 helicopters from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, including MH-60L Black Hawks. While the initial capture succeeded, the unit faced intense resistance from rebels and local civilians, including women and children. Two MH-60L helicopters were shot down, resulting in casualties and requiring UN forces in Mogadishu to mount a rescue operation. The engagement would later be described as the most intense close combat American soldiers had experienced since Vietnam.
Ultimately, the operation failed to change Somalia's trajectory, and by 1994, both UN and US forces withdrew from the country.
** This model kit is supplied in unassembled and unpainted plastic components. Please note that glue, model paints, and other basic modelling tools are required and sold separately.
| General Info | |
| Scale | 1/48 |
| Type | Scale Model Kit |
| Subtype | Military Aircraft |
| Minimum Age | 14 Years |
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- SKU: ICM 48363
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