OH-6 Cayuse vs UH-60 Black Hawk
Overview
The OH-6 Cayuse and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Hughes Helicopters and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 240 km/h for the OH-6 Cayuse vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The OH-6 Cayuse has an operational range of 610 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 4,800 m for the OH-6 Cayuse. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 8.7x the OH-6 Cayuse's 1,225 kg.
The OH-6 Cayuse has been produced in 1,422 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The OH-6 Cayuse first flew 11 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1963 vs 1974).
| American light observation helicopter, introduced in the mid-1960s, designed for personnel transport, escort, and observation missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Hughes Helicopters |
| First flight | 27 February 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 1422 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 | 50.6 m² |
| Wingspan | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 610 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,225 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 557 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 236 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-6 Cayuse or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the OH-6 Cayuse's 240 km/h, a difference of 54 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OH-6 Cayuse or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The OH-6 Cayuse has a longer range at 610 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the OH-6 Cayuse 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-6 Cayuse's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the OH-6 Cayuse or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the OH-6 Cayuse's 1,225 kg.
Which is larger, the OH-6 Cayuse or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the OH-6 Cayuse's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the OH-6 Cayuse or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The OH-6 Cayuse entered service first in 1966, 13 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OH-6 Cayuse or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 1,422 units of the OH-6 Cayuse.