UH-60L and Airbus AS532 UE Cougar (HM-3) replacement: Brazilian Army Aviation will receive US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters

Brazil to buy US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters for the army aviation.

Here's What We Know

The information was shared by the publication Zona Militar. We are talking about 20 used UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the U.S. Army warehouses. They will replace four old UH-60L helicopters and eight Airbus AS532 UE Cougar (HM-3). There is no information yet on when deliveries will begin.

By the way, the US Army now has a large number of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters in service, which can be purchased under programmes offered by the US government. In the coming years, the demand for used UH-60s will increase, given the US Army's decision to retire up to 157 Black Hawks.

Flashback

The UH-60 Black Hawk is an American tactical multirole helicopter. It is designed to transport personnel, military cargo, as well as for the evacuation of the wounded and transporting large-sized cargo. The UH-60M Black Hawk is produced by Sikorsky Aircraft (owned by Lockheed Martin). The first version of the helicopter was released in 1974. Since then, it has received many modifications. UH-60M Black Hawk participated in many military conflicts.

Source: Zona Militar