Mi-26 Halo vs UH-60 Black Hawk
The Mi-26 Halo and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 295 km/h for the Mi-26 Halo vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Mi-26 Halo has an operational range of 500 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 4,600 m for the Mi-26 Halo. At 56,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-26 Halo is 5.3x the UH-60 Black Hawk's 10,659 kg. The Mi-26 Halo has been produced in 316 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $25M for the Mi-26 Halo vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 3 years before the Mi-26 Halo (1974 vs 1977).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 14 December 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 316 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
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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 | 32.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 40.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 295 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 56,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 28,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 0 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 Mi-26 Halo or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Mi-26 Halo is faster with a maximum speed of 295 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-26 Halo or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-26 Halo 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-26 Halo's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-26 Halo or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Mi-26 Halo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 56,000 kg compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 10,659 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-26 Halo or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Mi-26 Halo is longer at 40.0 meters compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 19.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-26 Halo or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Mi-26 Halo is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk at $21 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-26 Halo or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 4 years before the Mi-26 Halo which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-26 Halo or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 316 units of the Mi-26 Halo.