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Bell 430 vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Bell 430 vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 278 vs 294 km/h, range 600 vs 2,221 km, max takeoff weight 4,218 vs 10,659 kg, built 136 vs 5,000 units.

Bell 430 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 430
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
Specifications
Bell 430 UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Sikorsky
First flight 25 October 1994 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1995 1979
Number produced 136 units 5000 units
Average unit price $10 million $21 million
Wingspan 12.8 m 16.4 m
Height 3.8 m 4.9 m
Length 15.3 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 600 km 2,221 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,218 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 2,406 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 585 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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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 UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 2,221 km compared to the Bell 430's 600 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.