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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
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Specifications
AW101 UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Sikorsky
First flight 9 October 1987 17 October 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 19.8 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 19.8 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.