SA 315B Lama vs UH-60 Black Hawk
Overview
The SA 315B Lama and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 192 km/h for the SA 315B Lama vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The SA 315B Lama has an operational range of 515 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 5,400 m for the SA 315B Lama. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 4.6x the SA 315B Lama's 2,300 kg.
The SA 315B Lama has been produced in 400 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The SA 315B Lama first flew 5 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1969 vs 1974).
| French single-engined utility helicopter, developed in the late 1960s and introduced in the early 1970s, designed specifically for exceptional high-altitude operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 17 March 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 400 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 |
| Wing area | 95.4 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 192 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 515 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,300 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,021 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 649 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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 SA 315B Lama or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the SA 315B Lama's 192 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SA 315B Lama or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the SA 315B Lama's 515 km.
Which can fly higher, the SA 315B Lama 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 SA 315B Lama's 5,400 meters (17,716 ft).
Which is heavier, the SA 315B Lama or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the SA 315B Lama's 2,300 kg.
Which is larger, the SA 315B Lama or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the SA 315B Lama's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the SA 315B Lama or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The SA 315B Lama entered service first in 1971, 8 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SA 315B Lama or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 400 units of the SA 315B Lama.