CH-53 Sea Stallion vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Overview

The CH-53 Sea Stallion and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 315 km/h for the CH-53 Sea Stallion vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The CH-53 Sea Stallion has an operational range of 1,000 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 5,639 m for the CH-53 Sea Stallion. At 33,300 kg MTOW, the CH-53 Sea Stallion is 3.1x the UH-60 Black Hawk's 10,659 kg.

The CH-53 Sea Stallion has been produced in 284 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $40M for the CH-53 Sea Stallion vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The CH-53 Sea Stallion first flew 10 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1964 vs 1974).

CH-53 Sea Stallion

American heavy-lift helicopter, noteworthy for its service in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, principally deployed for transport duties.
Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 14 October 1964
Year introduced 1966
Number produced 284 units
Average unit price $40 million
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UH-60 Black Hawk

American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation.
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter profile drawing
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
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CH-53 Sea Stallion

Wingspan 24.1 m ◉
Height 8.5 m ◉
Length 30.2 m ◉
Maximum speed 315 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,000 km ◉
Service ceiling 5,639 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 33,300 kg ◉
Empty weight 15,071 kg ◉
Total thrust 3 x 1,090 kW ◉

UH-60 Black Hawk

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-53 Sea Stallion or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-53 Sea Stallion 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-53 Sea Stallion's 5,639 meters (18,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,300 kg compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 10,659 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 19.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk at $21 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion entered service first in 1966, 13 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 284 units of the CH-53 Sea Stallion.

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