S-76 Spirit vs UH-60 Black Hawk

American medium-size commercial utility helicopter, commonly used in civil, transport and search and rescue services since the 1970s.
Sikorsky S-76 Spirit Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 13 March 1977
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 875 units
Average unit price $-- million
American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation.
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter profile drawing
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
Wingspan 13.4 m â—‰
Height 4.5 m â—‰
Length 16.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 287 km/h â—‰
Operational range 761 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,206 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,307 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,177 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 688 kW â—‰
Wingspan 16.4 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 19.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 294 km/h â—‰
Operational range 590 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,791 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,659 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,819 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the S-76 Spirit or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the S-76 Spirit's 287 km/h, a difference of 7 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S-76 Spirit or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The S-76 Spirit has a longer range at 761 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the S-76 Spirit 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 S-76 Spirit's 4,206 meters (13,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the S-76 Spirit or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the S-76 Spirit's 5,307 kg.
Which is larger, the S-76 Spirit or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the S-76 Spirit's 16.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the S-76 Spirit or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 0 years before the S-76 Spirit which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the S-76 Spirit or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 875 units of the S-76 Spirit.