Ka-226 Hoodlum-C vs UH-60 Black Hawk

The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 205 km/h for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has an operational range of 600 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C operates at altitudes up to 6,200 m compared to 5,791 m for the UH-60 Black Hawk. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 3.1x the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 3,450 kg. The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has been produced in 269 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 23 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C (1974 vs 1997).

Russian light utility helicopter, operational since late 20th century, frequently deployed for medical, policing and aerial work.
Kamov Ka-226 Hoodlum-C Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight 4 September 1997
Year introduced 2002
Number produced 269 units
Average unit price $-- million
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 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 5000 units
Average unit price $21 million
Wingspan 13.0 m â—‰
Height 4.2 m â—‰
Length 8.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 205 km/h â—‰
Operational range 600 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,200 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,950 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 336 kW â—‰
Wingspan 16.4 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 19.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 294 km/h â—‰
Operational range 590 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,791 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,659 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,819 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 205 km/h, a difference of 89 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a longer range at 600 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a higher service ceiling at 6,200 meters (20,341 ft) compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 3,450 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 23 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 269 units of the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C.