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HH-52 Seaguard vs UH-60 Black Hawk

HH-52 Seaguard vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 176 vs 294 km/h, range 763 vs 2,221 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 10,659 kg, built 175 vs 5,000 units.

Sikorsky HH-52 Seaguard military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HH-52 Seaguard
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
Specifications
HH-52 Seaguard UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Sikorsky
First flight 14 May 1958 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1963 1979
Number produced 175 units 5000 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 204.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 16.4 m
Height 4.9 m 4.9 m
Length 13.6 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 763 km 2,221 km
Service ceiling 3,400 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 2,306 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 1 x 540 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HH-52 Seaguard or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 176 km/h, a difference of 118 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-52 Seaguard or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 2,221 km compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 763 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-52 Seaguard 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 HH-52 Seaguard's 3,400 meters (11,154 ft).
Which is heavier, the HH-52 Seaguard or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the HH-52 Seaguard or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 13.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-52 Seaguard or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The HH-52 Seaguard entered service first in 1963, 16 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HH-52 Seaguard or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 175 units of the HH-52 Seaguard.