S-76 Spirit vs UH-60 Black Hawk
Overview
The S-76 Spirit and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 287 km/h for the S-76 Spirit vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The S-76 Spirit has an operational range of 761 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 4,206 m for the S-76 Spirit. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 2.0x the S-76 Spirit's 5,307 kg.
The S-76 Spirit has been produced in 875 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 3 years before the S-76 Spirit (1974 vs 1977).
| American medium-size commercial utility helicopter, commonly used in civil, transport and search and rescue services since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 13 March 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 875 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 |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 761 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,206 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,307 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,177 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 344 kW ◉ |
| 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 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.