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Ka-29 Helix-B vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Ka-29 Helix-B vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 270 vs 294 km/h, range 980 vs 2,221 km, max takeoff weight 12,000 vs 10,659 kg, built 60 vs 5,000 units.

Kamov Ka-29 Helix-B military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-29 Helix-B
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
Specifications
Ka-29 Helix-B UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Sikorsky
First flight 24 December 1973 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1987 1979
Number produced 60 units 5000 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 392.2 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.8 m 16.4 m
Height 5.5 m 4.9 m
Length 11.3 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 980 km 2,221 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 6,500 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,660 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-29 Helix-B or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the Ka-29 Helix-B's 270 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-29 Helix-B or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 2,221 km compared to the Ka-29 Helix-B's 980 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-29 Helix-B 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-29 Helix-B's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-29 Helix-B or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Ka-29 Helix-B has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 10,659 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-29 Helix-B or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Ka-29 Helix-B's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-29 Helix-B or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 8 years before the Ka-29 Helix-B which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-29 Helix-B or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 60 units of the Ka-29 Helix-B.