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H135M / EC365 vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
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Specifications
H135M / EC365 UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Sikorsky
First flight 15 February 1994 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1996 1979
Number produced 1400 units 5000 units
Average unit price $12 million $21 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 16.4 m
Height 3.5 m 4.9 m
Length 12.2 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 630 km 590 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,900 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 1,490 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 260 kW 2 x 604 kW
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Overview

The H135M / EC365 and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365 vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The H135M / EC365 has an operational range of 630 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,791 m for the UH-60 Black Hawk. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 3.7x the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.

The H135M / EC365 has been produced in 1,400 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $12M for the H135M / EC365 vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 20 years before the H135M / EC365 (1974 vs 1994).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H135M / EC365 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the H135M / EC365's 287 km/h, a difference of 7 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H135M / EC365 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The H135M / EC365 has a longer range at 630 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the H135M / EC365 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the H135M / EC365 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the H135M / EC365 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H135M / EC365 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the H135M / EC365 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the H135M / EC365 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 17 years before the H135M / EC365 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H135M / EC365 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 1,400 units of the H135M / EC365.