AH-6 Little Bird vs UH-60 Black Hawk
The AH-6 Little Bird and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 282 km/h for the AH-6 Little Bird vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The AH-6 Little Bird has an operational range of 430 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 4,877 m for the AH-6 Little Bird. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 6.6x the AH-6 Little Bird's 1,610 kg. The AH-6 Little Bird has been produced in 1,420 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $7.5M for the AH-6 Little Bird vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The AH-6 Little Bird first flew 11 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1963 vs 1974).
| American light attack helicopter, best recognized for deployment in special operations during conflicts like the Iraq War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 27 February 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 1420 units |
| Average unit price | $7.5 million |
| 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 |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 282 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,877 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,610 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 896 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 239 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 16.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 590 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,791 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,659 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,819 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,208 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AH-6 Little Bird or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 282 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-6 Little Bird or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-6 Little Bird 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-6 Little Bird's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-6 Little Bird or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 1,610 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-6 Little Bird or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-6 Little Bird or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the AH-6 Little Bird at $7.5 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-6 Little Bird or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 1 years before the AH-6 Little Bird which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-6 Little Bird or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 1,420 units of the AH-6 Little Bird.