AW119 vs UH-60 Black Hawk
The AW119 and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 282 km/h for the AW119 vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The AW119 has an operational range of 954 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 4,572 m for the AW119. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 3.7x the AW119's 2,850 kg. The AW119 has been produced in 300 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $3.1M for the AW119 vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 21 years before the AW119 (1974 vs 1995).
| Italian utility helicopter, known for service with law enforcement and military units globally, designed in the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 1 February 1995 |
| Year introduced | 2000 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $3.1 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 | 10.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 282 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 954 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,572 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,850 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,483 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 747 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 16.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 590 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,791 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,659 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,819 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,208 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW119 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the AW119's 282 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW119 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AW119 has a longer range at 954 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW119 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 AW119's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW119 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the AW119's 2,850 kg.
Which is larger, the AW119 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the AW119's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW119 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the AW119 at $3.1 million.
Which entered service first, the AW119 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 21 years before the AW119 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW119 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 300 units of the AW119.