Oryx vs UH-60 Black Hawk
Overview
The Oryx and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Atlas and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 306 km/h for the Oryx vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Oryx has an operational range of 303 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Oryx operates at altitudes up to 7,162 m compared to 5,791 m for the UH-60 Black Hawk.
The Oryx has been produced in 50 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 12 years before the Oryx (1974 vs 1986).
| South African medium-sized utility helicopter, developed in the 1980s and introduced in the early 1990s, used primarily for transport, search and rescue, and peacekeeping operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Atlas |
| First flight | 1 January 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 50 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 | 191.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 306 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 303 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,162 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,600 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 700 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 Oryx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Oryx is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Oryx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the Oryx's 303 km.
Which can fly higher, the Oryx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Oryx has a higher service ceiling at 7,162 meters (23,497 ft) compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Oryx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the Oryx's 8,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Oryx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Oryx's 15.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Oryx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 8 years before the Oryx which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Oryx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 50 units of the Oryx.