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Mi-24 Hind vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Mil Mi-24 Hind military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-24 Hind
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
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Specifications
Mi-24 Hind UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Sikorsky
First flight 19 September 1969 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1972 1979
Number produced 2648 units 5000 units
Average unit price $12 million $21 million
Wingspan 6.5 m 16.4 m
Height 5.5 m 4.9 m
Length 21.4 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 330 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 450 km 590 km
Service ceiling 5,120 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 7,792 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 0 2 x 604 kW
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Overview

The Mi-24 Hind and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 330 km/h for the Mi-24 Hind vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Mi-24 Hind has an operational range of 450 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 5,120 m for the Mi-24 Hind.

The Mi-24 Hind has been produced in 2,648 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $12M for the Mi-24 Hind vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Mi-24 Hind first flew 5 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1969 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-24 Hind or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Mi-24 Hind is faster with a maximum speed of 330 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-24 Hind or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-24 Hind 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 Mi-24 Hind's 5,120 meters (16,797 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-24 Hind or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Mi-24 Hind has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 10,659 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-24 Hind or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Mi-24 Hind is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 19.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-24 Hind or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the Mi-24 Hind at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-24 Hind or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Mi-24 Hind entered service first in 1972, 7 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-24 Hind or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 2,648 units of the Mi-24 Hind.