Ka-60 Kasatka vs UH-60 Black Hawk
The Ka-60 Kasatka 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-60 Kasatka vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Ka-60 Kasatka has an operational range of 700 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 5,150 m for the Ka-60 Kasatka. The Ka-60 Kasatka has been produced in 2 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 24 years before the Ka-60 Kasatka (1974 vs 1998).
| Russian multipurpose helicopter, developed in the 1990s, employed primarily for transport, search and rescue, and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 10 December 1998 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation. | |
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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 | 13.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,150 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 956 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 |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,208 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ka-60 Kasatka or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Ka-60 Kasatka 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-60 Kasatka or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Ka-60 Kasatka has a longer range at 700 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-60 Kasatka 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-60 Kasatka's 5,150 meters (16,896 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-60 Kasatka or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 6,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-60 Kasatka or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 15.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-60 Kasatka or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 2 units of the Ka-60 Kasatka.