S-92 Superhawk vs UH-60 Black Hawk
The S-92 Superhawk and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 306 km/h for the S-92 Superhawk vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The S-92 Superhawk has an operational range of 850 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 4,267 m for the S-92 Superhawk. The S-92 Superhawk has been produced in 300 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $32M for the S-92 Superhawk vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 24 years before the S-92 Superhawk (1974 vs 1998).
| American civilian utility and military helicopter, known for significant use in search-and-rescue missions worldwide since the 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 23 December 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $32 million |
| 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 | 17.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 306 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 850 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 16.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m |
| Length | 19.5 m |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 590 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,791 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,659 kg |
| Empty weight | 4,819 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,208 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the S-92 Superhawk or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The S-92 Superhawk 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 S-92 Superhawk or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The S-92 Superhawk has a longer range at 850 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the S-92 Superhawk 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-92 Superhawk's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the S-92 Superhawk or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the S-92 Superhawk or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the S-92 Superhawk or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The S-92 Superhawk is more expensive at approximately $32 million per unit compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk at $21 million.
Which entered service first, the S-92 Superhawk or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 25 years before the S-92 Superhawk which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the S-92 Superhawk or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 300 units of the S-92 Superhawk.