The '''Sikorsky MH-60L DAP (Direct Action Penetrator)''' is a modified [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_UH-60_Black_Hawk UH-60 Blackhawk] assault helicopter adapted for special operations It is capable of being armed with Hellfire missiles, M230 Chain Gun 30 mm automatic cannon, Hydra 70 2.75-inch (70 mm) rockets, as well as M134D gatling guns operated as door guns or fixed forward. A new avionics suite includes interactive Multi-Function Displays (MFDs), Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR), digital map generator, and terrain avoidance/terrain following multi-mode radar. It has full shipboard operability.It is capable of providing long-range airlifts far into hostile territory in adverse weather conditions. Modifications include two removable 230 gallon external fuel tanks, two .50 cal. machine guns, an air-to-air refueling probe, and an external hoist.
The '''Sikorsky MH-60L DAP (Direct Action Penetrator)''' is a modified [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_UH-60_Black_Hawk UH-60 Blackhawk] assault helicopter adapted for special operations It is capable of being armed with Hellfire missiles, M230 Chain Gun 30 mm automatic cannon, Hydra 70 2.75-inch (70 mm) rockets, as well as M134D gatling guns operated as door guns or fixed forward. A new avionics suite includes interactive Multi-Function Displays (MFDs), Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR), digital map generator, and terrain avoidance/terrain following multi-mode radar. It has full shipboard operability.It is capable of providing long-range airlifts far into hostile territory in adverse weather conditions. Modifications include two removable 230 gallon external fuel tanks, two .50 cal. machine guns, an air-to-air refueling probe, and an external hoist.
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The helicopter is the standard craft employed by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/160th_Special_Operations_Aviation_Regiment_(United_States) US Army 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment "Nightstalkers"].
The helicopter is the standard craft employed by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/160th_Special_Operations_Aviation_Regiment_(United_States) US Army 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment "Nightstalkers"].
==Description==
==Description==
The MH-60L is, as aforementioned, an MH-60 Blackhawk gunship modified exclusively for airborne support. It's attack configuration allows the mainframe to be loaded with a number of both anti-air and air-to-ground weaponry.
The MH-60L is, as aforementioned, an MH-60 Blackhawk gunship modified exclusively for airborne support. It's attack configuration allows the mainframe to be loaded with a number of both anti-air and air-to-ground weaponry.
==Armaments==
==Armaments==
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*2x M134 miniguns
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*2x M134 miniguns[[File:Ah-60.jpg|thumb]]
*M230 30mm chain gun (the same gun found on the [[AH-64 Apache]])
*M230 30mm chain gun (the same gun found on the [[AH-64 Apache]])
*M261 FFAR 2.75" 19-rocket pods - can be adapted to fire high explosive, smoke or anti-personnel fletchette rounds
*M261 FFAR 2.75" 19-rocket pods - can be adapted to fire high explosive, smoke or anti-personnel fletchette rounds
Revision as of 00:55, 29 October 2010
The Sikorsky MH-60L DAP (Direct Action Penetrator) is a modified UH-60 Blackhawk assault helicopter adapted for special operations It is capable of being armed with Hellfire missiles, M230 Chain Gun 30 mm automatic cannon, Hydra 70 2.75-inch (70 mm) rockets, as well as M134D gatling guns operated as door guns or fixed forward. A new avionics suite includes interactive Multi-Function Displays (MFDs), Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR), digital map generator, and terrain avoidance/terrain following multi-mode radar. It has full shipboard operability.It is capable of providing long-range airlifts far into hostile territory in adverse weather conditions. Modifications include two removable 230 gallon external fuel tanks, two .50 cal. machine guns, an air-to-air refueling probe, and an external hoist.
The helicopter is the standard craft employed by the US Army 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment "Nightstalkers".
The MH-60L is, as aforementioned, an MH-60 Blackhawk gunship modified exclusively for airborne support. It's attack configuration allows the mainframe to be loaded with a number of both anti-air and air-to-ground weaponry.
M230 30mm chain gun (the same gun found on the AH-64 Apache)
M261 FFAR 2.75" 19-rocket pods - can be adapted to fire high explosive, smoke or anti-personnel fletchette rounds
AIM-92 ATAS (Air To Air Stinger) missiles
GAU 19/A .50 cal 3-barrelled gatling gun
AGM-114 Hellfire laser-guided missiles
Gameplay
Assault Horizon
The teaser trailer for Ace Combat: Assault Horizon shows some footage where the player takes the role of a crew gunman aboard an MH-60L, taking the control of one of the ship's 7.62mm gatling guns, killing several hostiles (presumably terrorists) in the ground with hails of gunfire, as well as a ZSU-23-4 Shilka AA gun and a group of Technicals.
Gallery
The Gunner engages ground hostiles while a fire rages in the background.
Direct Assault.jpg
A Direct Action Penetrator prepares for troop insertion.
