Sikorsky UH‑60A/L
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Força Aérea Portuguesa
2023 to present
Helicopters
Tracking
In 2022, Portugal signed a contract for six second-hand UH-60A helicopters to be delivered between 2023 and 2025. The aircraft will be refurbished by Arista Aviation Services and used by Squadron 551 for rural aerial firefighting.
Three additional Black Hawks were authorized in September 2024 for delivery in 2026 by Ace Aeronautics. These are UH-60L equipped with T700-GE-701C engines, an external cargo hook system, and a weather radar.
In October 2025, the first UH-60L arrived to join the four UH-60A helicopters already in service. It was announced that the remaining four helicopters will also be of the Lima variant.
Three additional Black Hawks were authorized in September 2024 for delivery in 2026 by Ace Aeronautics. These are UH-60L equipped with T700-GE-701C engines, an external cargo hook system, and a weather radar.
In October 2025, the first UH-60L arrived to join the four UH-60A helicopters already in service. It was announced that the remaining four helicopters will also be of the Lima variant.
Units
| From | To | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Esquadra 551 |
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