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AW139 vs UH-60 Black Hawk

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
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Specifications
AW139 UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Sikorsky
First flight 3 February 2001 29 November 1974
Year introduced 2003 1979
Number produced 1100 units 5000 units
Average unit price $15 million $21 million
Wingspan 13.8 m 16.4 m
Height 3.7 m 4.9 m
Length 13.8 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 590 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,141 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,791 m for the UH-60 Black Hawk.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $15M for the AW139 vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 27 years before the AW139 (1974 vs 2001).

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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.