Bell 214 vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Overview

The Bell 214 and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 259 km/h for the Bell 214 vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Bell 214 has an operational range of 411 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 5,000 m for the Bell 214.

The Bell 214 has been produced in 405 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Bell 214 first flew 4 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1970 vs 1974).

American medium-lift helicopter, developed in the early 1970s, utilized for military transport and search and rescue operations.
Bell Bell 214 military helicopters side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 1 January 1970
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 405 units
Average unit price --
American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation.
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 5000 units
Average unit price $21 million
Wing area 182.4 mΒ²
Wingspan 15.0 m β—‰
Height 3.9 m β—‰
Length 14.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 259 km/h β—‰
Operational range 411 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,804 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,442 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,180 kW β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 16.4 m β—‰
Height 4.9 m β—‰
Length 19.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 294 km/h β—‰
Operational range 590 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,791 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,659 kg β—‰
Empty weight 4,819 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 214 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the Bell 214's 259 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 214 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the Bell 214's 411 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 214 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 Bell 214's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 214 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the Bell 214's 6,804 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 214 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Bell 214's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 214 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Bell 214 entered service first in 1972, 7 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 214 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 405 units of the Bell 214.