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Mi-38 vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Mil Mi-38 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-38
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
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Specifications
Mi-38 UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Sikorsky
First flight 22 December 2003 29 November 1974
Year introduced 2019 1979
Number produced 13 units 5000 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wingspan 21.1 m 16.4 m
Height 5.1 m 4.9 m
Length 19.7 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 880 km 590 km
Service ceiling 5,100 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,600 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 8,300 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,030 kW 2 x 604 kW
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Overview

The Mi-38 and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the Mi-38 vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Mi-38 has an operational range of 880 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 5,100 m for the Mi-38.

The Mi-38 has been produced in 13 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 29 years before the Mi-38 (1974 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-38 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Mi-38 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-38 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Mi-38 has a longer range at 880 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-38 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-38's 5,100 meters (16,732 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-38 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Mi-38 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,600 kg compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 10,659 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-38 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Mi-38 is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 19.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-38 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 40 years before the Mi-38 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-38 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 13 units of the Mi-38.