WG-13 Lynx vs UH-60 Black Hawk
The WG-13 Lynx and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Westland and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 300 km/h for the WG-13 Lynx vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The WG-13 Lynx has an operational range of 528 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 3,200 m for the WG-13 Lynx. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 2.2x the WG-13 Lynx's 4,760 kg. The WG-13 Lynx has been produced in 450 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $10M for the WG-13 Lynx vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The WG-13 Lynx first flew 3 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1971 vs 1974).
| British multi-purpose military helicopter, notable for naval, combat, utility roles, significantly deployed in the Falklands War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Westland |
| First flight | 21 March 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 450 units |
| Average unit price | $10 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 | 12.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 528 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,760 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,740 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 671 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 WG-13 Lynx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The WG-13 Lynx 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 WG-13 Lynx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the WG-13 Lynx's 528 km.
Which can fly higher, the WG-13 Lynx 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 WG-13 Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the WG-13 Lynx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the WG-13 Lynx's 4,760 kg.
Which is larger, the WG-13 Lynx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the WG-13 Lynx's 15.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the WG-13 Lynx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the WG-13 Lynx at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the WG-13 Lynx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The WG-13 Lynx entered service first in 1978, 1 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the WG-13 Lynx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 450 units of the WG-13 Lynx.