PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, has successfully completed production and delivered the final two S-70i™ Black Hawk® multi-role helicopters contracted for the Polish Armed Forces. This delivery marks the conclusion of a four-aircraft agreement signed in December 2021.
“This delivery of the last two contracted Black Hawk helicopters brings the Polish Armed Forces' fleet to eight aircraft, which will significantly enhance their operational capabilities and increase the country's security,” said Janusz Zakręcki, PZL President and General Director. “We look forward to continuing our work with the Ministry of Defence in sustaining the fleet to support the Polish Armed Forces' important operational missions.”
The S-70i Black Hawk helicopters produced by PZL Mielec share the same pedigree as the UH-60M Black Hawks and are engineered to perform in the most demanding operational environments. Their proven versatility and reliability were evident during their deployment in response to recent floods in southern Poland, where they played a vital role in rescue operations, transporting equipment, and personnel.
PZL Mielec is one of Poland's largest aircraft manufacturers and Lockheed Martin's biggest manufacturing facility outside the United States. Since 2010, the company has delivered helicopters to 18 customers across 11 countries. Additionally, PZL Mielec has produced over 670 cabins and 590 cones and pylons for Black Hawk helicopters. Since 2022, it has also been manufacturing major components for the global F-16 Block 70/72 programme, including rear and central fuselage structures, cockpit structures, side panels, and front compartments.
Over the past six years, PZL Mielec has delivered Black Hawk helicopters to the Polish Armed Forces under two separate contracts. The first, signed in January 2019, was for the delivery of four helicopters, which were provided on time and in line with the specifications set by the Polish Ministry of Defence.
