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Ka-22 Hoop vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Kamov Ka-22 Hoop military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-22 Hoop
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
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Specifications
Ka-22 Hoop UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Sikorsky
First flight 15 August 1959 29 November 1974
Year introduced -- 1979
Number produced 4 units 5000 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 105.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 22.5 m 16.4 m
Height -- m 4.9 m
Length 27.0 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 375 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 450 km 590 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 42,500 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 28,200 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,045 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Overview

The Ka-22 Hoop and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 375 km/h for the Ka-22 Hoop vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Ka-22 Hoop has an operational range of 450 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 5,500 m for the Ka-22 Hoop. At 42,500 kg MTOW, the Ka-22 Hoop is 4.0x the UH-60 Black Hawk's 10,659 kg.

The Ka-22 Hoop has been produced in 4 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Ka-22 Hoop first flew 15 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1959 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-22 Hoop or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Ka-22 Hoop is faster with a maximum speed of 375 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 81 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-22 Hoop or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the Ka-22 Hoop's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-22 Hoop 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 Ka-22 Hoop's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-22 Hoop or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Ka-22 Hoop has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 42,500 kg compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 10,659 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-22 Hoop or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Ka-22 Hoop is longer at 27.0 meters compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 19.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-22 Hoop or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 4 units of the Ka-22 Hoop.