AW609 vs UH-60 Black Hawk
Overview
The AW609 is a Military Special Mission Aircraft built by AgustaWestland, while the UH-60 Black Hawk is a Military Helicopters by Sikorsky.
Top speed is 509 km/h for the AW609 vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The AW609 has an operational range of 1,389 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The AW609 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 5,791 m for the UH-60 Black Hawk.
Unit cost is $25M for the AW609 vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 29 years before the AW609 (1974 vs 2003).
| Italian-American tiltrotor aircraft, designed for commercial and government purposes, with applications like search and rescue or offshore transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 6 March 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 509 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,389 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,755 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 724 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 590 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,791 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,659 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,819 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 604 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW609 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AW609 is faster with a maximum speed of 509 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 215 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW609 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AW609 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW609 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AW609 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW609 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the AW609's 8,200 kg.
Which is larger, the AW609 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the AW609's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW609 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AW609 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk at $21 million.
Which entered service first, the AW609 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 41 years before the AW609 which entered service in 2020.