AW609 vs UH-60 Black Hawk
AW609 vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 509 vs 294 km/h, range 1,389 vs 2,221 km, max takeoff weight 8,200 vs 10,659 kg.
Specifications
|
AW609 |
UH-60 Black Hawk |
| Origin country |
🇮🇹 Italy🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
Sikorsky |
| First flight |
6 March 2003 |
29 November 1974 |
| Year introduced |
2020 |
1979 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
5000 units |
| Average unit price |
$25 million |
$21 million |
| Wingspan |
11.7 m |
16.4 m |
| Height |
5.1 m |
4.9 m |
| Length |
14.1 m |
19.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
509 km/h |
294 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,389 km |
2,221 km |
| Service ceiling |
7,620 m |
5,791 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
8,200 kg |
10,659 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,755 kg |
4,819 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,447 kW
|
2 x 1,208 kW
|
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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 UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 2,221 km compared to the AW609's 1,389 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.
