206 JetRanger vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Overview

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).

206 JetRanger

American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s.
Bell 206 JetRanger Helicopter profile drawing
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
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UH-60 Black Hawk

American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation.
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter profile drawing
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
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206 JetRanger

Wingspan 10.2 m ◉
Height 3.9 m ◉
Length 12.9 m ◉
Maximum speed 226 km/h ◉
Operational range 624 km ◉
Service ceiling 4,572 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg ◉
Empty weight 1,737 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW ◉

UH-60 Black Hawk

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 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.

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