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Bell 412 vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Bell 412 vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 260 vs 294 km/h, range 980 vs 2,221 km, max takeoff weight 5,398 vs 10,659 kg, built 1,300 vs 5,000 units.

Bell 412 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇦🇺🇸 Bell 412
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
Specifications
Bell 412 UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Sikorsky
First flight 1 August 1979 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1981 1979
Number produced 1300 units 5000 units
Average unit price $15 million $21 million
Wing area 154.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 16.4 m
Height 4.6 m 4.9 m
Length 17.1 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 980 km 2,221 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,398 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 3,079 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 1 x 930 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 412 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the Bell 412's 260 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 412 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 2,221 km compared to the Bell 412's 980 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 412 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Bell 412 has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 412 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the Bell 412's 5,398 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 412 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Bell 412's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bell 412 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the Bell 412 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the Bell 412 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 2 years before the Bell 412 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 412 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 1,300 units of the Bell 412.