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AH-6 Little Bird vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Boeing AH-6 Little Bird military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-6 Little Bird
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
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Specifications
AH-6 Little Bird UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Sikorsky
First flight 27 February 1963 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1980 1979
Number produced 1420 units 5000 units
Average unit price $7.5 million $21 million
Wingspan 8.4 m 16.4 m
Height 2.6 m 4.9 m
Length 9.2 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 430 km 590 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,610 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 896 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW 2 x 604 kW
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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.