Ka-26 vs UH-60 Black Hawk
Overview
The Ka-26 and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 170 km/h for the Ka-26 vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Ka-26 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 3,000 m for the Ka-26. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 3.3x the Ka-26's 3,250 kg.
The Ka-26 has been produced in 816 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Ka-26 first flew 9 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1965 vs 1974).
| Soviet light utility helicopter with co-axial rotors, developed in the mid-20th century, primarily used for agricultural crop dusting and light military transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 18 August 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 816 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 170 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,250 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,950 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 121 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 590 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,791 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,659 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,819 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 604 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ka-26 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the Ka-26's 170 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-26 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the Ka-26's 400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-26 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-26's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-26 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the Ka-26's 3,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-26 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Ka-26's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-26 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Ka-26 entered service first in 1969, 10 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-26 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 816 units of the Ka-26.