CH-54 Tarhe vs UH-60 Black Hawk
Overview
The CH-54 Tarhe and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 240 km/h for the CH-54 Tarhe vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The CH-54 Tarhe has an operational range of 370 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The CH-54 Tarhe operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 5,791 m for the UH-60 Black Hawk. At 21,319 kg MTOW, the CH-54 Tarhe is 2.0x the UH-60 Black Hawk's 10,659 kg.
The CH-54 Tarhe has been produced in 105 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The CH-54 Tarhe first flew 12 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1962 vs 1974).
| American twin-engine heavy-lift helicopter, developed in the early 1960s, primarily used for logistical support and heavy transport during the Vietnam War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 9 May 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number produced | 105 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 |
| Wing area | 378.3 m² |
| Wingspan | 22.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 27.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 370 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,319 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,981 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,800 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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-54 Tarhe or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the CH-54 Tarhe's 240 km/h, a difference of 54 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-54 Tarhe or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the CH-54 Tarhe's 370 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-54 Tarhe or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The CH-54 Tarhe has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-54 Tarhe or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The CH-54 Tarhe has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,319 kg compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 10,659 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-54 Tarhe or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The CH-54 Tarhe is longer at 27.0 meters compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 19.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-54 Tarhe or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The CH-54 Tarhe entered service first in 1963, 16 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-54 Tarhe or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 105 units of the CH-54 Tarhe.