HH-52 Seaguard vs UH-60 Black Hawk
Overview
The HH-52 Seaguard and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 176 km/h for the HH-52 Seaguard vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The HH-52 Seaguard has an operational range of 763 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk operates at altitudes up to 5,791 m compared to 3,400 m for the HH-52 Seaguard. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 2.8x the HH-52 Seaguard's 3,765 kg.
The HH-52 Seaguard has been produced in 175 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The HH-52 Seaguard first flew 16 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1958 vs 1974).
| American amphibious search and rescue helicopter, developed in the late 1950s and widely operated by the United States Coast Guard for air-sea rescue missions until the late 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 14 May 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number produced | 175 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation. | |
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| 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 |
| Wing area | 204.9 m² |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 176 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 763 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,765 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,306 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 540 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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 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 HH-52 Seaguard has a longer range at 763 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 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.