AH-1W Super Cobra vs UH-60 Black Hawk
Overview
The AH-1W Super Cobra and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 350 km/h for the AH-1W Super Cobra vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The AH-1W Super Cobra has an operational range of 587 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk operates at altitudes up to 5,791 m compared to 3,700 m for the AH-1W Super Cobra.
The AH-1W Super Cobra has been produced in 222 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk.
| American twin-engined attack helicopter, developed in the late 20th century, primarily operated by the United States Marine Corps for close air support and anti-armor missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 222 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 29 November 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 5000 units |
| Average unit price | $21 million |
| Wing area | 140.7 m² |
| Wingspan | 13.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 350 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 587 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,690 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,627 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 630 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 590 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,791 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,659 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,819 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 604 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AH-1W Super Cobra or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AH-1W Super Cobra is faster with a maximum speed of 350 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1W Super Cobra or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the AH-1W Super Cobra's 587 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1W Super Cobra or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the AH-1W Super Cobra's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1W Super Cobra or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the AH-1W Super Cobra's 6,690 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1W Super Cobra or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the AH-1W Super Cobra's 17.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-1W Super Cobra or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 7 years before the AH-1W Super Cobra which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1W Super Cobra or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 222 units of the AH-1W Super Cobra.