SH-3 Sea King vs UH-60 Black Hawk
The SH-3 Sea King and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 267 km/h for the SH-3 Sea King vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The SH-3 Sea King has an operational range of 1,005 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 4,481 m for the SH-3 Sea King. The SH-3 Sea King has been produced in 1,300 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $25M for the SH-3 Sea King vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The SH-3 Sea King first flew 15 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1959 vs 1974).
| American amphibious helicopter, enlisted for anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War, renowned for Apollo space missions recovery. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 11 March 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 1300 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| 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 | 19.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 267 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,005 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,481 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,002 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,382 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,044 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 16.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 590 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,791 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,659 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,819 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,208 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the SH-3 Sea King or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 267 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SH-3 Sea King or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The SH-3 Sea King has a longer range at 1,005 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the SH-3 Sea King 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 SH-3 Sea King's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the SH-3 Sea King or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 10,002 kg.
Which is larger, the SH-3 Sea King or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the SH-3 Sea King or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The SH-3 Sea King is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk at $21 million.
Which entered service first, the SH-3 Sea King or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The SH-3 Sea King 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 SH-3 Sea King 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 SH-3 Sea King.