CH-46 Sea Knight vs UH-60 Black Hawk
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).
| American medium-lift tandem rotor helicopter, notably deployed in Vietnam and Iraq, used for troop transportation and search and rescue operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Boeing/Vertol |
| First flight | 22 April 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 524 units |
| Average unit price | $14 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 | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 266 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,020 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,047 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 700 kW ◉ |
| 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 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.