Delta Simulations Freeware UH-60M Blackhawk Getting Complete Overhaul
The popular freeware helicopter is barely recognisable after two years of work, featuring new multi-function displays, detailed cockpit procedures, and a significant systems upgrade.
For a helicopter that has been available for free since 2021, the UH-60M from Delta Simulations has quietly built one of the most loyal fanbases in the MSFS rotorcraft community. And based on the trailer published on March 30th, the version coming soon is barely recognisable compared to what has been there before.
The lead developer describes it as the culmination of over two years of work, and the trailer makes a strong case for that claim.
A Major Upgrade
What Delta Simulations is calling the updated UH-60M family is shown flying across a variety of environments throughout the trailer, from desert canyon runs to rooftop helipad departures in urban settings.
The trailer showcases:
- Cold and dark startup sequence — walking through the overhead panel, fuel pumps, de-icing, and lighting
- Four large Multi-Function Displays brought to life with engine instruments, system status, and moving map with topographical data
- Significantly upgraded avionics compared to earlier iterations
Community-Driven Development
Context matters here. The MSFS Black Hawk space has gotten notably more crowded since Delta Simulations first launched. Miltech Simulations released their MH-60 package last July at $37.99, a feature-rich payware product with mission systems, validated flight dynamics, and multi-role variants. Miltech also has a UH-60 in the works as a separate paid release.
Against that backdrop, Delta Simulations is doing something different. This is an open-source, community-driven project, distributed freely via their GitHub repository and developed by volunteers.
Availability
No firm release date has been announced, but the helicopter is described as coming soon. The project is available on GitHub for those who want to follow development.
