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H-21 Shawnee vs UH-60 Black Hawk

H-21 Shawnee vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 204 vs 294 km/h, range 426 vs 2,221 km, max takeoff weight 6,895 vs 10,659 kg, built 707 vs 5,000 units.

Piasecki H-21 Shawnee military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 H-21 Shawnee
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
Specifications
H-21 Shawnee UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Piasecki Sikorsky
First flight 11 April 1952 29 November 1974
Year introduced -- 1979
Number produced 707 units 5000 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 282.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 16.4 m
Height 4.8 m 4.9 m
Length 16.0 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 204 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 426 km 2,221 km
Service ceiling 2,880 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,895 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 4,060 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,063 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-21 Shawnee or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the H-21 Shawnee's 204 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-21 Shawnee or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 2,221 km compared to the H-21 Shawnee's 426 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-21 Shawnee 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-21 Shawnee's 2,880 meters (9,448 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-21 Shawnee or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the H-21 Shawnee's 6,895 kg.
Which is larger, the H-21 Shawnee or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the H-21 Shawnee's 16.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-21 Shawnee or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 707 units of the H-21 Shawnee.