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.
AgustaWestland AW119 Helicopter profile drawing
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.
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter profile drawing
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.