Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" vs UH-60 Black Hawk
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 315 km/h for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has an operational range of 460 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 5,500 m for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has been produced in 19 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $16M for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 8 years before the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" (1974 vs 1982).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 17 June 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 19 units |
| Average unit price | $16 million |
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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 | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 460 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,700 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,641 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 16.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 590 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,791 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,659 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,819 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,208 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 460 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" 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-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,800 kg compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 10,659 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 16.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" at $16 million.
Which entered service first, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 16 years before the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 19 units of the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark".