Ka-31 vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Overview

The Ka-31 and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 250 km/h for the Ka-31 vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Ka-31 has an operational range of 600 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk.

The Ka-31 has been produced in 28 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 13 years before the Ka-31 (1974 vs 1987).

Soviet naval airborne early warning and control helicopter, developed in the late 1980s, deployed in naval operations by Russia, China, and India.
Kamov Ka-31 military helicopters side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight 1 January 1987
Year introduced 1995
Number produced 28 units
Average unit price --
American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation.
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 5000 units
Average unit price $21 million
Wing area 397.2 mΒ²
Wingspan 15.9 m β—‰
Height 5.6 m β—‰
Length 12.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 250 km/h β—‰
Operational range 600 km β—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 12,500 kg β—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 932 kW β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 16.4 m β—‰
Height 4.9 m β—‰
Length 19.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 294 km/h β—‰
Operational range 590 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,659 kg β—‰
Empty weight 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-31 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the Ka-31's 250 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-31 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Ka-31 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-31 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-31's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-31 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Ka-31 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,500 kg compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 10,659 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-31 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Ka-31's 12.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-31 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 16 years before the Ka-31 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-31 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 28 units of the Ka-31.