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Westland Lynx vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Westland Lynx military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Lynx
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
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Specifications
Westland Lynx UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Westland Sikorsky
First flight 21 March 1971 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1978 1979
Number produced 450 units 5000 units
Average unit price $10 million $21 million
Wingspan 12.8 m 16.4 m
Height 3.6 m 4.9 m
Length 15.0 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 528 km 590 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 2,740 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Overview

The Westland 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 Westland Lynx vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Westland 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 Westland Lynx. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 2.2x the Westland Lynx's 4,760 kg.

The Westland Lynx has been produced in 450 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $10M for the Westland Lynx vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Westland Lynx first flew 3 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1971 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Westland Lynx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Westland 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 Westland Lynx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the Westland Lynx's 528 km.
Which can fly higher, the Westland 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 Westland Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Westland Lynx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the Westland Lynx's 4,760 kg.
Which is larger, the Westland Lynx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Westland Lynx's 15.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Westland Lynx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the Westland Lynx at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the Westland Lynx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Westland 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 Westland 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 Westland Lynx.