Bell 47 vs UH-60 Black Hawk
Overview
The Bell 47 and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 8.0x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Bell 47 first flew 28 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1946 vs 1974).
| American single-rotor light helicopter, developed in the mid-1940s and utilized for a wide range of civilian and military applications including reconnaissance and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 1 January 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 5600 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 |
| Wing area | 100.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 169 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 396 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 859 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 210 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 590 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,791 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,659 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,819 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 604 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 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 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 33 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 5,000 units of the UH-60 Black Hawk.