SA315 Alouette II vs UH-60 Black Hawk
Overview
The SA315 Alouette II and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 192 km/h for the SA315 Alouette II vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The SA315 Alouette II has an operational range of 565 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 2,300 m for the SA315 Alouette II. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 6.7x the SA315 Alouette II's 1,600 kg.
The SA315 Alouette II has been produced in 1,300 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The SA315 Alouette II first flew 19 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1955 vs 1974).
| French light helicopter, renowned for its high-altitude service in the Himalayas during the 1960s and subsequent global deployments. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 12 March 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1957 |
| Number produced | 1300 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 | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 192 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 565 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 2,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 895 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 343 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 SA315 Alouette II or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 192 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SA315 Alouette II or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 565 km.
Which can fly higher, the SA315 Alouette II 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 SA315 Alouette II's 2,300 meters (7,545 ft).
Which is heavier, the SA315 Alouette II or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the SA315 Alouette II or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 9.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the SA315 Alouette II or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The SA315 Alouette II entered service first in 1957, 22 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SA315 Alouette II or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 1,300 units of the SA315 Alouette II.