Illinois Army National Guard receives the UH-60V

The UH-60V variant has been inducted into service with the 106th Aviation Regiment at the Illinois Army National Guard.

This photo illustration shows the difference between UH-60V Black Hawk helicopter control panel (top) and UH-60L control panel (bottom). The “Victors” have several technological advancements that make them easier to operate than older variants, including a digital glass cockpit. (Photos by Brad Rhen)

Around 60 pilots were trained to operate the V variant and they did that by first undergoing six weeks of training on the UH-60M before spending another two weeks for a training support plan to be qualified.

So far, there are 15 fully qualified UH-60V pilots with the 106th Aviation Regiment.

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