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Ka-25 Hormone vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Ka-25 Hormone vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 220 vs 294 km/h, range 400 vs 2,221 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 10,659 kg, built 460 vs 5,000 units.

Kamov Ka-25 Hormone military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-25 Hormone
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
Specifications
Ka-25 Hormone UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Sikorsky
First flight 26 April 1961 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1968 1979
Number produced 460 units 5000 units
Average unit price $6 million $21 million
Wingspan 15.7 m 16.4 m
Height 5.4 m 4.9 m
Length 9.8 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 400 km 2,221 km
Service ceiling 3,350 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 4,765 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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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 2,221 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.