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Atlas Oryx vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Atlas Oryx vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 306 vs 294 km/h, range 303 vs 590 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 10,659 kg, built 50 vs 5,000 units.

Atlas Oryx military helicopters side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Atlas Oryx
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
Specifications
Atlas Oryx UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Atlas Sikorsky
First flight 1 January 1986 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1987 1979
Number produced 50 units 5000 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 191.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.6 m 16.4 m
Height 5.1 m 4.9 m
Length 15.5 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 303 km 590 km
Service ceiling 7,162 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 3,600 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,400 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Atlas Oryx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Atlas 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 Atlas Oryx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the Atlas Oryx's 303 km.
Which can fly higher, the Atlas Oryx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Atlas 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 Atlas Oryx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the Atlas Oryx's 8,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Atlas Oryx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Atlas Oryx's 15.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Atlas Oryx or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 8 years before the Atlas Oryx which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Atlas 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 Atlas Oryx.