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Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Kamov Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
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Specifications
Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Sikorsky
First flight 17 June 1982 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1995 1979
Number produced 19 units 5000 units
Average unit price $16 million $21 million
Wingspan 14.5 m 16.4 m
Height 4.9 m 4.9 m
Length 16.0 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 460 km 590 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,800 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 7,700 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,641 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Overview

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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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".