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Bell 214 vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Bell 214 vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 259 vs 294 km/h, range 411 vs 2,221 km, max takeoff weight 6,804 vs 10,659 kg, built 405 vs 5,000 units.

Bell 214 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 214
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
Specifications
Bell 214 UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Sikorsky
First flight 1 January 1970 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1972 1979
Number produced 405 units 5000 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 182.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 16.4 m
Height 3.9 m 4.9 m
Length 14.6 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 259 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 411 km 2,221 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,804 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 3,442 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,180 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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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 2,221 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.