Bell 430 vs UH-60 Black Hawk
The Bell 430 and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 278 km/h for the Bell 430 vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Bell 430 has an operational range of 600 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Bell 430 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,791 m for the UH-60 Black Hawk. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 2.5x the Bell 430's 4,218 kg. The Bell 430 has been produced in 136 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $10M for the Bell 430 vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 20 years before the Bell 430 (1974 vs 1994).
| American commercial helicopter, actively utilized globally for medical services and executive transportation since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 25 October 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 136 units |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 29 November 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 5000 units |
| Average unit price | $21 million |
| Wingspan | 12.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 278 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,218 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,406 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 585 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 16.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 590 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,791 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,659 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,819 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,208 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 430 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the Bell 430's 278 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 430 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Bell 430 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 430 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Bell 430 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 430 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the Bell 430's 4,218 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 430 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Bell 430's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bell 430 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the Bell 430 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the Bell 430 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 16 years before the Bell 430 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 430 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 136 units of the Bell 430.