The Black Hawk is a multi-purpose helicopter used on the front line by the US military for air assault, sky cavalry, medical rescue and evacuation units. It was designed to bring 11 assault troop soldiers to the target, complete with heavy armament, and is also capable of carrying a 105 mm howitzer. complete with 30 bullets. The Black Hawk was first used in 1978, its advanced technology facilitates field maintenance. The Black Hawk has performed excellently in numerous combat and evacuation missions, of which the most important lately have been Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq. In addition, modified versions of the Black Hawk operated as special operations platforms