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Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Kamov Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
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Specifications
Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Sikorsky
First flight 25 June 1997 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1995 1979
Number produced 196 units 5000 units
Average unit price $16 million $21 million
Wingspan 7.8 m 16.4 m
Height 5.0 m 4.9 m
Length 15.9 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 300 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 7,800 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 0 2 x 604 kW
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Overview

The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B 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-52 Alligator Hokum-B.

The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B has been produced in 196 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $16M for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 23 years before the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B (1974 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 460 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-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-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B 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-52 Alligator Hokum-B or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 15.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B at $16 million.
Which entered service first, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 16 years before the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 196 units of the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B.