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OH-58 Kiowa vs UH-60 Black Hawk

OH-58 Kiowa vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 240 vs 294 km/h, range 260 vs 590 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 10,659 kg, built 2,325 vs 5,000 units.

Bell OH-58 Kiowa military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OH-58 Kiowa
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
Specifications
OH-58 Kiowa UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Sikorsky
First flight 8 December 1962 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1969 1979
Number produced 2325 units 5000 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 89.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 16.4 m
Height 3.9 m 4.9 m
Length 12.9 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 260 km 590 km
Service ceiling 4,575 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 240 km/h, a difference of 54 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 260 km.
Which can fly higher, the OH-58 Kiowa 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 OH-58 Kiowa's 4,575 meters (15,009 ft).
Which is heavier, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 12.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The OH-58 Kiowa entered service first in 1969, 10 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 2,325 units of the OH-58 Kiowa.