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MD-900 vs UH-60 Black Hawk

MD-900 vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 259 vs 294 km/h, range 543 vs 2,221 km, max takeoff weight 2,835 vs 10,659 kg, built 5 vs 5,000 units.

MD Helicopters MD-900 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MD-900
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
Specifications
MD-900 UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer MD Helicopters Sikorsky
First flight 18 December 1992 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1994 1979
Number produced 5 units 5000 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wingspan 10.3 m 16.4 m
Height 3.7 m 4.9 m
Length 9.9 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 259 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 543 km 2,221 km
Service ceiling 5,334 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,835 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 1,531 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 410 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MD-900 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the MD-900's 259 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MD-900 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 2,221 km compared to the MD-900's 543 km.
Which can fly higher, the MD-900 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 MD-900's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the MD-900 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the MD-900's 2,835 kg.
Which is larger, the MD-900 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the MD-900's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the MD-900 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 15 years before the MD-900 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MD-900 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 5 units of the MD-900.