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Ka-60 Kasatka vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Kamov Ka-60 Kasatka military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-60 Kasatka
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
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Specifications
Ka-60 Kasatka UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Sikorsky
First flight 10 December 1998 29 November 1974
Year introduced -- 1979
Number produced 2 units 5000 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 143.1 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.5 m 16.4 m
Height 4.6 m 4.9 m
Length 15.6 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 700 km 590 km
Service ceiling 5,150 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,500 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight -- kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 956 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Overview

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).

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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.