Bo 105 vs UH-60 Black Hawk
The Bo 105 and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by MBB and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 270 km/h for the Bo 105 vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Bo 105 has an operational range of 657 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk operates at altitudes up to 5,791 m compared to 5,182 m for the Bo 105. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 3.9x the Bo 105's 2,700 kg. The Bo 105 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $0.55M for the Bo 105 vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Bo 105 first flew 7 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1967 vs 1974).
| German light, twin-engine helicopter, known for its use in emergency medical services and military operations worldwide since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | MBB |
| First flight | 16 February 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1500 units |
| Average unit price | $0.6 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 | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 270 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 657 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,182 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,675 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 332 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 Bo 105 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the Bo 105's 270 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bo 105 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Bo 105 has a longer range at 657 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bo 105 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 Bo 105's 5,182 meters (17,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bo 105 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the Bo 105's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Bo 105 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Bo 105's 11.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bo 105 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the Bo 105 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Bo 105 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Bo 105 entered service first in 1970, 9 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bo 105 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 1,500 units of the Bo 105.