SA340 Gazelle vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Overview

The SA340 Gazelle and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the SA340 Gazelle vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The SA340 Gazelle has an operational range of 361 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 4,450 m for the SA340 Gazelle. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 5.1x the SA340 Gazelle's 2,100 kg.

The SA340 Gazelle has been produced in 1,775 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $1.7M for the SA340 Gazelle vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The SA340 Gazelle first flew 7 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1967 vs 1974).

SA340 Gazelle

French light utility helicopter, known for its extensive use in military and civil applications since its 1960s introduction.
Aérospatiale SA340 Gazelle Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Aérospatiale
First flight 7 April 1967
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 1775 units
Average unit price $1.7 million
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UH-60 Black Hawk

American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation.
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter profile drawing
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
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SA340 Gazelle

Wingspan 10.5 m ◉
Height 3.2 m ◉
Length 11.9 m ◉
Maximum speed 310 km/h ◉
Operational range 361 km ◉
Service ceiling 4,450 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 2,100 kg ◉
Empty weight 1,009 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 650 kW ◉

UH-60 Black Hawk

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 SA340 Gazelle or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The SA340 Gazelle is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SA340 Gazelle or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 361 km.
Which can fly higher, the SA340 Gazelle 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 SA340 Gazelle's 4,450 meters (14,599 ft).
Which is heavier, the SA340 Gazelle or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 2,100 kg.
Which is larger, the SA340 Gazelle or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 11.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the SA340 Gazelle or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the SA340 Gazelle at $1.7 million.
Which entered service first, the SA340 Gazelle or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The SA340 Gazelle 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 SA340 Gazelle or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 1,775 units of the SA340 Gazelle.

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