206 JetRanger vs UH-60 Black Hawk
The 206 JetRanger and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk operates at altitudes up to 5,791 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 4.3x the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg. The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $1.3M for the 206 JetRanger vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The 206 JetRanger first flew 8 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1966 vs 1974).
| American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 10 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 7300 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 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 | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 226 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 624 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,572 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,495 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,737 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 485 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 16.4 m â—‰ |
| 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 206 JetRanger or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 12 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 5,000 units of the UH-60 Black Hawk.