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S-92 Superhawk vs UH-60 Black Hawk

S-92 Superhawk vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 306 vs 294 km/h, range 850 vs 590 km, built 300 vs 5,000 units.

Sikorsky S-92 Superhawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-92 Superhawk
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
Specifications
S-92 Superhawk UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Sikorsky
First flight 23 December 1998 29 November 1974
Year introduced 2004 1979
Number produced 300 units 5000 units
Average unit price $32 million $21 million
Wingspan 17.2 m 16.4 m
Height -- m 4.9 m
Length -- m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 850 km 590 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 7,031 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 1,208 kW
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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.