Ka-25 Hormone vs UH-60 Black Hawk
The Ka-25 Hormone and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 220 km/h for the Ka-25 Hormone vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Ka-25 Hormone has an operational range of 400 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 3,350 m for the Ka-25 Hormone. The Ka-25 Hormone has been produced in 460 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $6M for the Ka-25 Hormone vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Ka-25 Hormone first flew 13 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1961 vs 1974).
| Soviet anti-submarine helicopter, recognized for Cold War naval usage, efficient in search and rescue, transportation, and assault operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 26 April 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 460 units |
| Average unit price | $6 million |
| 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 |
| Wingspan | 15.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 3,350 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,765 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,454 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-25 Hormone or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 220 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-25 Hormone or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-25 Hormone 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-25 Hormone's 3,350 meters (10,990 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-25 Hormone or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-25 Hormone or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ka-25 Hormone or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the Ka-25 Hormone at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Ka-25 Hormone or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Ka-25 Hormone entered service first in 1968, 11 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-25 Hormone or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 460 units of the Ka-25 Hormone.