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AW109 vs UH-60 Black Hawk

AW109 vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 311 vs 294 km/h, range 932 vs 2,221 km, max takeoff weight 3,000 vs 10,659 kg, built 124 vs 5,000 units.

AgustaWestland AW109 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW109
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
Specifications
AW109 UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Sikorsky
First flight 4 August 1971 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1976 1979
Number produced 124 units 5000 units
Average unit price $8 million $21 million
Wingspan 11.0 m 16.4 m
Height 3.5 m 4.9 m
Length 13.0 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 932 km 2,221 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,000 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 426 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW109 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AW109 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW109 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 2,221 km compared to the AW109's 932 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW109 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AW109 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW109 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the AW109's 3,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW109 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the AW109's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW109 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the AW109 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AW109 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AW109 entered service first in 1976, 3 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW109 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 124 units of the AW109.