AW101 vs UH-60 Black Hawk
Overview
The AW101 and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 309 km/h for the AW101 vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The AW101 has an operational range of 1,389 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 2,600 m for the AW101.
The AW101 has been produced in 137 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $70M for the AW101 vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The AW101 first flew 10 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1964 vs 1974).
| British-Italian medium-lift helicopter, notable for search and rescue, anti-submarine warfare, and troop transport operations globally since the early 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 19 October 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 137 units |
| Average unit price | $70 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 | 18.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 309 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,389 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 2,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,900 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,850 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 348 kW ◉ |
| 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 AW101 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AW101 is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 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 AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AW101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,900 kg compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 10,659 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AW101 is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 19.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW101 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AW101 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk at $21 million.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 20 years before the AW101 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 137 units of the AW101.