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Ka-26 vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Ka-26 vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 170 vs 294 km/h, range 400 vs 2,221 km, max takeoff weight 3,250 vs 10,659 kg, built 816 vs 5,000 units.

Kamov Ka-26 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-26
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
Specifications
Ka-26 UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Sikorsky
First flight 18 August 1965 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1969 1979
Number produced 816 units 5000 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wingspan 13.0 m 16.4 m
Height 4.1 m 4.9 m
Length 7.8 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 170 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 400 km 2,221 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,250 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 1,950 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 242 kW 2 x 1,208 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 2,221 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.