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206 JetRanger vs UH-60 Black Hawk

206 JetRanger vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 226 vs 294 km/h, range 624 vs 2,221 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 10,659 kg, built 7,300 vs 5,000 units.

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
Specifications
206 JetRanger UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Sikorsky
First flight 10 January 1966 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1967 1979
Number produced 7300 units 5000 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $21 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 16.4 m
Height 3.9 m 4.9 m
Length 12.9 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 624 km 2,221 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 1,208 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 UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 2,221 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 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.