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AW249 Fenice vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Leonardo AW249 Fenice military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 AW249 Fenice
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
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Specifications
AW249 Fenice UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Leonardo Sikorsky
First flight 12 August 2022 29 November 1974
Year introduced -- 1979
Number produced N/A 5000 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 16.4 m
Height 4.3 m 4.9 m
Length 17.6 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 796 km 590 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,300 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight -- kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 934 kW 2 x 604 kW
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Overview

The AW249 Fenice and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Leonardo and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the AW249 Fenice vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The AW249 Fenice has an operational range of 796 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The AW249 Fenice operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,791 m for the UH-60 Black Hawk.

The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 48 years before the AW249 Fenice (1974 vs 2022).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW249 Fenice or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the AW249 Fenice's 287 km/h, a difference of 7 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW249 Fenice or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AW249 Fenice has a longer range at 796 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW249 Fenice or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AW249 Fenice 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 AW249 Fenice or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the AW249 Fenice's 8,300 kg.
Which is larger, the AW249 Fenice or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the AW249 Fenice's 17.6 meters.