WG-13 Lynx vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Overview

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).

WG-13 Lynx

British multi-purpose military helicopter, notable for naval, combat, utility roles, significantly deployed in the Falklands War.
Westland WG-13 Lynx Helicopter profile drawing
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
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UH-60 Black Hawk

American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation.
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter profile drawing
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
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WG-13 Lynx

Wingspan 12.8 m ◉
Height 3.6 m ◉
Length 15.0 m ◉
Maximum speed 300 km/h ◉
Operational range 528 km ◉
Service ceiling 3,200 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg ◉
Empty weight 2,740 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 336 kW ◉

UH-60 Black Hawk

Wingspan 16.4 m ◉
Height 4.9 m ◉
Length 19.5 m ◉
Maximum speed 294 km/h ◉
Operational range 590 km ◉
Service ceiling 5,791 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 10,659 kg ◉
Empty weight 4,819 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW ◉

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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.

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