MH-60S (Knighthawk), HSC-15 Red Lions, 16" Mahogany Scale Model

HSC-15 Red Lions MH-60S Fly with the Red Lions of HSC-15 again in this hand-crafted MH-60S model. Each model is carefully carved and painted to provide a piece you’ll love.  Artwork created by Flygirl Painter (Shayne Meder) 16 inches Made from Mahogany US Naval Aviator Owned Business Officially Licensed by Sikorsky The product is not intended to be used by children 12 years and younger Sikorsky®, SEAHAWK®, associated emblems and logos, and body designs of vehicles are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation in the USA and/or other jurisdictions, used under license by Squadron Nostalgia LLC.   In 1997, the Navy decided to replace its CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters with a new model. After testing a converted UH-60, the Navy awarded a production contract for the CH-60S in 1998. The MH-60S variant, which is based on the UH-60L and has many naval SH-60 features, first flew in January 2000 and began flight testing later that year. It was redesignated MH-60S in 2001 to reflect its planned multi-mission use. It is deployed on aircraft carriers, amphibious assault ships, Maritime Sealift Command ships, and fast combat support ships, and is used for a variety of missions including vertical replenishment, medical evacuation, combat search and rescue, anti-surface warfare, maritime interdiction, close air support, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and special warfare support. It is also equipped with systems for mine detection and destruction. The MH-60S is unofficially known as the "Knighthawk," referring to the preceding Sea Knight, and a standard crew for the MH-60S is one pilot, one copilot and two tactical aircrewmen depending on mission.