ICM 48363 Black Hawk Down Operation Gothic Serpent 1/48 is a high-quality plastic model kit of the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in authentic 1/48 scale. This model allows you to faithfully recreate the legendary US special forces aircraft that gained fame during Operation Gothic Serpent in Mogadishu (Somalia, 1993). It was during this operation that UH-60 helicopters played a key role in one of the most dramatic missions of the United States Armed Forces in the era of modern armed conflicts.

This set from ICM offers extraordinary detailing—both in the cockpit area and the cargo hold, where seats, interior equipment, and mission systems have been accurately replicated. The kit also includes realistic door-mounted machine guns, as well as decals that allow you to apply the markings of the helicopters that participated in the ill-fated mission known from the novel and film "Black Hawk Down." The model can be built either as a combat version (including armament) or a transport version. All components are made of high-quality plastic, ensuring perfect part fit as well as easy processing and painting.

• Scale: 1/48
• Country of service: United States of America
• Historical period: Modern times, Operation Gothic Serpent, Somalia War, 1993
• Material: Plastic
• Included in the kit: Decals, detailed interior and armament representation
• Category: Plastic model kit

The UH-60 Black Hawk is the main tactical transport and combat helicopter of the US Army, used from the late 1970s to this day. During the Mogadishu operation, it was responsible for transporting Rangers and Delta Force troops, participating in extremely demanding and dangerous rescue missions.

The ICM 48363 model is recommended for all enthusiasts of modern military aviation, collectors of US Army equipment, and advanced modelers who value a high level of accuracy and the possibility of creating an impressive historical diorama. The build difficulty is rated at level 4/5—the model is recommended for intermediate and experienced modelers due to the amount of detail and assembly precision required. It is not only a must-have kit for fans of "Black Hawk Down" themes, but also an excellent choice for anyone building a collection of modern conflict icons.