AH-6 Little Bird vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Overview

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).

AH-6 Little Bird

American light attack helicopter, best recognized for deployment in special operations during conflicts like the Iraq War.
Boeing AH-6 Little Bird Helicopter profile drawing
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
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UH-60 Black Hawk

American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation.
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter profile drawing
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
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AH-6 Little Bird

Wingspan 8.4 m ◉
Height 2.6 m ◉
Length 9.2 m ◉
Maximum speed 282 km/h ◉
Operational range 430 km ◉
Service ceiling 4,877 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 1,610 kg ◉
Empty weight 896 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW ◉

UH-60 Black Hawk

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-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.

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