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SA316 Alouette III vs UH-60 Black Hawk

SA316 Alouette III vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 210 vs 294 km/h, range 540 vs 2,221 km, max takeoff weight 2,200 vs 10,659 kg, built 2,000 vs 5,000 units.

SA316 Alouette III military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA316 Alouette III
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
Specifications
SA316 Alouette III UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sud Aviation Sikorsky
First flight 28 February 1959 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1961 1979
Number produced 2000 units 5000 units
Average unit price $1.5 million $21 million
Wingspan 11.0 m 16.4 m
Height 3.0 m 4.9 m
Length 10.0 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 210 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 540 km 2,221 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,200 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 1,143 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 1 x 713 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SA316 Alouette III or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 210 km/h, a difference of 84 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SA316 Alouette III or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 2,221 km compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 540 km.
Which can fly higher, the SA316 Alouette III 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 SA316 Alouette III's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the SA316 Alouette III or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 2,200 kg.
Which is larger, the SA316 Alouette III or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 10.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the SA316 Alouette III or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the SA316 Alouette III at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the SA316 Alouette III or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The SA316 Alouette III entered service first in 1961, 18 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SA316 Alouette III or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 2,000 units of the SA316 Alouette III.