OH-58 Kiowa vs UH-60 Black Hawk
Overview
The OH-58 Kiowa and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 240 km/h for the OH-58 Kiowa vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The OH-58 Kiowa has an operational range of 260 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 4,575 m for the OH-58 Kiowa. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 4.3x the OH-58 Kiowa's 2,495 kg.
The OH-58 Kiowa has been produced in 2,325 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The OH-58 Kiowa first flew 12 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1962 vs 1974).
| American single-engine single-rotor military helicopter, introduced in the late 1960s, used for observation, utility, and direct fire support. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 8 December 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 2325 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation. | |
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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 |
| Wing area | 89.4 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 260 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,575 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,495 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,737 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 485 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 590 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,791 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,659 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,819 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 604 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.