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CH-46 Sea Knight vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-46 Sea Knight
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
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Specifications
CH-46 Sea Knight UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Vertol Sikorsky
First flight 22 April 1958 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1964 1979
Number produced 524 units 5000 units
Average unit price $14 million $21 million
Wingspan 16.0 m 16.4 m
Height 5.1 m 4.9 m
Length 13.9 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 266 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 1,020 km 590 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,000 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 7,047 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,400 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Overview

The CH-46 Sea Knight and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing Vertol and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 266 km/h for the CH-46 Sea Knight vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The CH-46 Sea Knight has an operational range of 1,020 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 4,267 m for the CH-46 Sea Knight.

The CH-46 Sea Knight has been produced in 524 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $14M for the CH-46 Sea Knight vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The CH-46 Sea Knight first flew 16 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1958 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-46 Sea Knight or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 266 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-46 Sea Knight or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-46 Sea Knight 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 CH-46 Sea Knight's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-46 Sea Knight or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,000 kg compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 10,659 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-46 Sea Knight or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-46 Sea Knight or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-46 Sea Knight or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The CH-46 Sea Knight entered service first in 1964, 15 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-46 Sea Knight or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 524 units of the CH-46 Sea Knight.