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AW101 vs UH-60 Black Hawk

AW101 vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 309 vs 294 km/h, range 1,389 vs 2,221 km, max takeoff weight 12,900 vs 10,659 kg, built 137 vs 5,000 units.

AgustaWestland AW101 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW101
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
Specifications
AW101 UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Sikorsky
First flight 19 October 1964 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1999 1979
Number produced 137 units 5000 units
Average unit price $70 million $21 million
Wingspan 18.6 m 16.4 m
Height 6.6 m 4.9 m
Length 20.4 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 1,389 km 2,221 km
Service ceiling 2,600 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,900 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 6,850 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,044 kW 2 x 1,208 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 UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 2,221 km compared to the AW101's 1,389 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.