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Bristol Belvedere vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Bristol Belvedere vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 222 vs 294 km/h, range 740 vs 2,221 km, max takeoff weight 8,618 vs 10,659 kg, built 26 vs 5,000 units.

Bristol Belvedere military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Bristol Belvedere
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
Specifications
Bristol Belvedere UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bristol Sikorsky
First flight 5 July 1958 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1961 1979
Number produced 26 units 5000 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 304.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.9 m 16.4 m
Height 5.2 m 4.9 m
Length 16.6 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 740 km 2,221 km
Service ceiling 3,658 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,618 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 5,148 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,092 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bristol Belvedere or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the Bristol Belvedere's 222 km/h, a difference of 72 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bristol Belvedere or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 2,221 km compared to the Bristol Belvedere's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bristol Belvedere 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 Bristol Belvedere's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bristol Belvedere or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the Bristol Belvedere's 8,618 kg.
Which is larger, the Bristol Belvedere or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Bristol Belvedere's 16.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bristol Belvedere or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Bristol Belvedere entered service first in 1961, 18 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bristol Belvedere or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 26 units of the Bristol Belvedere.