1/72 Italeri AH-60L ARPIA III

Fuerza Aerea Colombiana - Colombian Air Force

by Tigre del Aire 

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Hello, greetings from Colombia.  This is the most powerful helicopter of our fleet, the UH-60L ARPIA III, which is an armored version  for our technicians of the UH-60L Black Hawk.  This is a 1:72 italeri kit of a Desert Hawk, but with the Colombian modifications, such as dispenser of chaff and flares, meteorological radar and FLIR.  The armament is also different from the original helicopter, since it comes with 4 GAU-19 and 2 M-60 for self-defense and attack, in addition to 2 launchers for 19 rockets of 2.75 inches.

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His construction was very interesting and sucessful, since I have to do the GAU and his boxes of ammunition, as well as the radar, flir and counter-measures.  The decals that I used were the kit decals, but I painted the Colombian ensigns by hand.  It has all the doors opened to give a better view of the interior to better appreciate the detaisl which includes 2 first-aid kits and 2 fire extinguishers.

This helicopter is most feared by the guerrilla groups in Colombia, it's appearance has prevented attacks against the general population and saved many lives.  It is dispersed throughout the country fulfilling different missions but this particlular helicopter is based at the CACOM-5 in Rionegro.  During the visit of the president Bush they flew over Bogota watching our air space and offering protection to so important a visitor.
 
Greetings from Colombia, the land of Juan Valdez!
 
Colombia es Pasion! 

Tigre del Aire

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Photos and text © by Tigre del Aire