Black Hawk for Ukraine: A New Hope
We did it! Czechs are sending a Black Hawk helicopter to Ukraine. We managed to acquire a cheaper, newer aircraft that Ukraine needs. Let’s finish what we started together and send Čestmír into battle against the dark Empire.
Campaign objective
Complete the Black Hawk Helicopter Campaign for the Ukrainian Armed Forces
We’re on a mission to finalize the fundraiser for a Black Hawk helicopter for Ukraine’s Armed Forces. Thanks to our efforts, we’ve secured a newer and more affordable machine from the United States, reducing the final cost to €2,800,000.
This journey began on November 17 last year, when we launched a campaign to provide the Ukrainian Army with a Black Hawk helicopter. While we made significant progress initially, the momentum slowed after a few months due to criticism from some voices claiming Ukraine didn’t need this machine and had other priorities for victory. Over the past several months, we’ve been in discussions with representatives of Ukrainian intelligence. HUR (Ukrainian military intelligence) has urged us to continue and complete this campaign. With their cooperation, we identified a helicopter outside Europe that is €1.3 million cheaper and even slightly newer.
Let’s come together to finish what we started and send the Black Hawk to serve in Ukraine.
Why Does Ukraine Need the Black Hawk?
The HUR forces, which will be using the Black Hawk, already have several of them. They use them for the evacuation of Ukrainian soldiers and for special missions that cause significant material and human losses to the Russian side.
The Ukrainian side will take care of transporting the machine to Europe and putting it into operation. Purchasing in the USA is the only option for Ukraine to acquire a cheaper one than the one available for sale in the Czech Republic.
What Will Be Purchased?
Sikorsky UH-60A+ Black Hawk. The helicopter is equipped with four-blade rotors, both main and tail, powered by two T700-GE-701 D turbo-shaft engines. The UH-60A+ has a wide range of uses in missions, including troop transport, electronic warfare, and air evacuation.
With an internal payload of 1,200 kg or an external payload of 4,100 kg, it can transport 11 soldiers with equipment or a howitzer with a crew. The avionics include a GPS navigation system and it can be equipped with the ESSS wing system for carrying fuel tanks and armaments up to a weight of 4,500 kg, including rockets and guided missiles.
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The gift for Putin was initiated in 2022 as a project to support the defense of Ukraine. In 2023, we became an independent non-profit organization. Supporting Ukraine’s defense, we collaborated with the Embassy of Ukraine in Prague to send equipment worth over 1 billion CZK, and we will continue doing so until Ukraine is free and safe again.
How is this legal?
The Czech Republic (where our fund was established) is one of the few countries where it is not only legal, but explicitly supported by law, for non-profit organizations to raise funds for weapons and military supplies for the Ukrainian army.
How do I get confirmation of my donation?
Select any campaign and if you leave the “I need a donation receipt” option checked, a form will automatically appear where you can enter all the necessary information. Once you complete the payment, the confirmation will be sent to your email automatically. For card payments it’s immediate, for bank transfers it may take a few days.
What about the e‑shop?
From the e‑shop profit (about two thirds of the price) we will pay production, storage and distribution; part of the proceeds will be used to run the fund and the remainder will be invested in weapons for the Ukrainian army.
Will you really buy the exact thing I'm funding?
Yes, that is correct. When you contribute to a specific campaign—like Tomáš the Tank or the Viktor air defense system—your funds are used solely for that specific purpose. While we occasionally purchase equipment while fundraising is still ongoing, it typically happens once the campaign finishes.
The time between the campaign's conclusion and delivery to Ukraine can vary from days to months. The defense industry is complicated, but we keep everyone informed about the entire process on Twitter and through media outlets.
About this project
The Weapons to Ukraine Fund is an international initiative providing military equipment to Ukraine. simply select an active campaign and donate to help reach its goal. As soon as the target is met, we purchase the exact equipment described. You always know exactly what you are funding, and 100% of all donations go directly toward purchasing the listed gear.
