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Ka-25 Hormone vs UH-60 Black Hawk

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
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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 590 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 727 kW 2 x 604 kW
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Overview

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).

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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.