H-19 Chickasaw vs UH-60 Black Hawk
Overview
The H-19 Chickasaw and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 163 km/h for the H-19 Chickasaw vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The H-19 Chickasaw has an operational range of 720 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 3,200 m for the H-19 Chickasaw. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 3.1x the H-19 Chickasaw's 3,402 kg.
The H-19 Chickasaw has been produced in 1,728 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The H-19 Chickasaw first flew 25 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1949 vs 1974).
| American multi-purpose piston-engined utility helicopter, developed in the mid-20th century, extensively used for transport, rescue, and medical evacuation by various global military and civil operators. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 10 November 1949 |
| Year introduced | 1950 |
| Number produced | 1728 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 | 204.9 m² |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 163 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 720 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,402 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,175 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 450 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 H-19 Chickasaw or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 163 km/h, a difference of 131 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-19 Chickasaw or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The H-19 Chickasaw has a longer range at 720 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-19 Chickasaw 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 H-19 Chickasaw's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-19 Chickasaw or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 3,402 kg.
Which is larger, the H-19 Chickasaw or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 12.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-19 Chickasaw or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The H-19 Chickasaw entered service first in 1950, 29 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-19 Chickasaw or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 1,728 units of the H-19 Chickasaw.