H175 vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Overview

The H175 and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 315 km/h for the H175 vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The H175 has an operational range of 1,259 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The H175 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,791 m for the UH-60 Black Hawk.

The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 35 years before the H175 (1974 vs 2009).

European super-medium utility helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for oil and gas industry support, search and rescue, and corporate transportation.
Airbus Helicopters H175 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 17 December 2009
Year introduced 2014
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 172.0 mΒ²
Wingspan 14.8 m β—‰
Height 5.3 m β—‰
Length 18.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 315 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,259 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,800 kg β—‰
Empty weight 4,603 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 662 kW β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 16.4 m β—‰
Height 4.9 m β—‰
Length 19.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 294 km/h β—‰
Operational range 590 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,791 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,659 kg β—‰
Empty weight 4,819 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H175 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The H175 is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H175 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The H175 has a longer range at 1,259 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the H175 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The H175 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the H175 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the H175's 7,800 kg.
Which is larger, the H175 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the H175's 18.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the H175 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 35 years before the H175 which entered service in 2014.