AH-1Z Viper vs UH-60 Black Hawk
Overview
The AH-1Z Viper and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 411 km/h for the AH-1Z Viper vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The AH-1Z Viper has an operational range of 690 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The AH-1Z Viper operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 5,791 m for the UH-60 Black Hawk.
The AH-1Z Viper has been produced in 195 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 26 years before the AH-1Z Viper (1974 vs 2000).
| American twin-engine attack helicopter, developed in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, extensively deployed in expeditionary and maritime operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 8 December 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number produced | 195 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 | 168.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 411 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 690 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,391 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,579 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 650 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-1Z Viper or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AH-1Z Viper is faster with a maximum speed of 411 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 117 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1Z Viper or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AH-1Z Viper has a longer range at 690 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1Z Viper or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AH-1Z Viper has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1Z Viper or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the AH-1Z Viper's 8,391 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1Z Viper or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the AH-1Z Viper's 17.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-1Z Viper or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 31 years before the AH-1Z Viper which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1Z Viper or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 195 units of the AH-1Z Viper.