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S-76 Spirit vs UH-60 Black Hawk

S-76 Spirit vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 287 vs 294 km/h, range 761 vs 590 km, max takeoff weight 5,307 vs 10,659 kg, built 875 vs 5,000 units.

Sikorsky S-76 Spirit military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-76 Spirit
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
Specifications
S-76 Spirit UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Sikorsky
First flight 13 March 1977 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1979 1979
Number produced 875 units 5000 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wingspan 13.4 m 16.4 m
Height 4.5 m 4.9 m
Length 16.0 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 761 km 590 km
Service ceiling 4,206 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,307 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 3,177 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 688 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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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.