AW139 vs UH-60 Black Hawk
| Italian multi-purpose helicopter, highly significant in SAR, EMS, offshore transportation, law enforcement roles, since its introduction in 2003. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 3 February 2001 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 1100 units |
| Average unit price | $15 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 | -- m |
| Height | 3.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,061 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,622 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,141 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 16.4 m |
| 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 AW139 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the AW139's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW139 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the AW139 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 24 years before the AW139 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 1,100 units of the AW139.