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Mi-26 Halo vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Mil Mi-26 Halo military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-26 Halo
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
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Specifications
Mi-26 Halo UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Sikorsky
First flight 14 December 1977 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1983 1979
Number produced 316 units 5000 units
Average unit price $25 million $21 million
Wing area 804.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 32.0 m 16.4 m
Height 8.1 m 4.9 m
Length 40.0 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 295 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 500 km 590 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 56,000 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 28,200 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,500 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Overview

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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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.