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).

Soviet heavy transport helicopter, frequently utilized for cargo and troop transport, infamous for Chernobyl disaster relief mission.
Mil Mi-26 Halo Helicopter profile drawing
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
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
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.