H135M / EC365 vs UH-60 Black Hawk

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).

H135M / EC365

European light utility helicopter, prominent in law enforcement, medical services, and military operations worldwide since the late 20th century.
Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 15 February 1994
Year introduced 1996
Number produced 1400 units
Average unit price $12 million
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UH-60 Black Hawk

American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation.
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter profile drawing
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
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H135M / EC365

Wingspan 10.2 m ◉
Height 3.5 m ◉
Length 12.2 m ◉
Maximum speed 287 km/h ◉
Operational range 630 km ◉
Service ceiling 6,096 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 2,900 kg ◉
Empty weight 1,490 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 260 kW ◉

UH-60 Black Hawk

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 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.

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