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CH-53 Sea Stallion vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-53 Sea Stallion
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
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Specifications
CH-53 Sea Stallion UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Sikorsky
First flight 14 October 1964 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1966 1979
Number produced 284 units 5000 units
Average unit price $40 million $21 million
Wingspan 24.1 m 16.4 m
Height 8.5 m 4.9 m
Length 30.2 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 590 km
Service ceiling 5,639 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,300 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 15,071 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 3 x 3,270 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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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).

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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.