WL TOYS K170 UH-60L Black hawk

The WLTOYS XK K170 brings the iconic silhouette of the Sikorsky UH‑60L Black Hawk into an accessible RC form-factor, combining scale realism with advanced flight features to suit pilots from beginners to more experienced hobbyists.

Key Features

• Scale Military Design: Styled in military green with a four-blade rotor system and detailed fuselage inspired by the UH-60L Black Hawk. 

• 4-Channel Control & Brushless Motor: Offers full directional control (throttle, yaw, pitch, roll) with a powerful brushless main motor (1106 11200KV) and tail motor for improved performance. 

• 6-Axis Gyro / 6G Stability Mode: The built-in gyro system enhances flight stability, making hovering, indoor/outdoor transitions and control easier—particularly helpful for newer pilots. 

• Beginner-Friendly Features: It includes one-key take-off/landing, altitude-hold/fixed-height mode, signal-loss auto land to protect against uncontrolled crashes. 

• Durable Construction: Built from engineering composite materials and equipped with spare blades and parts for easier maintenance. 

Specifications (approximate)

• Rotor diameter: ~260 mm 

• Fuselage length: ~265 mm 

• Height: ~72 mm 

• Weight (without battery): ~85 g 

• Battery: 3.8 V 800mAh Li-Po (20C) 

• Flight time: ~8 minutes per charge under ideal conditions 

• Remote control distance: ~80-100 m 

Why You’ll Enjoy It

• For those who love military-aviation styling, the Black Hawk look gives serious credibility to your RC fleet.

• The combination of brushless power and gyro stabilization means you get better flight quality than basic toy models.

• Beginner modes help you learn the ropes without being overwhelmed, yet the performance is solid enough to keep you engaged as skills improve.

• Compact size makes it manageable for indoor/outdoor hobby flying without needing a giant field.

Things to Consider

• Flight time is modest (~8 minutes) — it’s worth getting spare batteries if you plan frequent flights.

• Even though it has stability features, wind and outdoor conditions will still impact control—still use open space for safer flying.

• As with many hobby RC products from niche brands, spare-part availability and long-term support may require extra effort in certain regions.

• Make sure you check local RC/helicopter regulations (especially outdoor flight rules) if flying in Johannesburg or other South African areas.