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H160M Guépard vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Airbus Helicopters H160M Guépard military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H160M Guépard
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
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Specifications
H160M Guépard UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Sikorsky
First flight 13 March 2015 29 November 1974
Year introduced 2021 1979
Number produced 1 units 5000 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wingspan 13.4 m 16.4 m
Height 4.0 m 4.9 m
Length 12.0 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 325 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 880 km 590 km
Service ceiling 5,900 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 4,240 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 956 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Overview

The H160M Guépard and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 325 km/h for the H160M Guépard vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The H160M Guépard has an operational range of 880 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The H160M Guépard operates at altitudes up to 5,900 m compared to 5,791 m for the UH-60 Black Hawk.

The H160M Guépard has been produced in 1 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 41 years before the H160M Guépard (1974 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H160M Guépard or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The H160M Guépard is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H160M Guépard or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The H160M Guépard has a longer range at 880 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the H160M Guépard or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The H160M Guépard has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the H160M Guépard or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the H160M Guépard's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the H160M Guépard or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the H160M Guépard's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H160M Guépard or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 42 years before the H160M Guépard which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H160M Guépard or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 1 units of the H160M Guépard.