S-92 Superhawk vs UH-60 Black Hawk

American civilian utility and military helicopter, known for significant use in search-and-rescue missions worldwide since the 2000s.
Picture of S-92 Superhawk
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.
Picture of UH-60 Black Hawk
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 -- m
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 850 km â—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 0 â—‰
Profile drawing of Sikorsky S-92 Superhawk
Wingspan 16.4 m
Height 4.9 m
Length 19.5 m
Maximum speed 294 km/h
Operational range 590 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,659 kg
Empty weight 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of S-92 Superhawk by Ronnie Robertson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the S-92 Superhawk or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 km/h, a difference of 294 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 0 meters (0 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.