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Bell 407 vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Bell 407 vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 260 vs 294 km/h, range 600 vs 2,221 km, max takeoff weight 2,722 vs 10,659 kg, built 1,600 vs 5,000 units.

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Specifications
Bell 407 UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Sikorsky
First flight 29 June 1995 17 October 1974
Year introduced 1996 1979
Number produced 1600 units 5000 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 89.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 16.4 m
Height 3.6 m 4.9 m
Length 12.7 m 19.8 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 600 km 2,221 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 407 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the Bell 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 407 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 2,221 km compared to the Bell 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 407 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 407's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 407 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the Bell 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 407 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.8 meters compared to the Bell 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 407 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 17 years before the Bell 407 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 407 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 1,600 units of the Bell 407.