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SH-60 Seahawk vs UH-60 Black Hawk

SH-60 Seahawk vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 270 vs 294 km/h, range 830 vs 590 km, max takeoff weight 9,926 vs 10,659 kg, built 938 vs 5,000 units.

Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-60 Seahawk
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
Specifications
SH-60 Seahawk UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Sikorsky
First flight 12 December 1979 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1984 1979
Number produced 938 units 5000 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 210.2 m² -- m²
Wingspan 16.4 m 16.4 m
Height 5.2 m 4.9 m
Length 19.7 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 830 km 590 km
Service ceiling 3,700 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,926 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 6,895 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,410 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SH-60 Seahawk or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 270 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SH-60 Seahawk or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a longer range at 830 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the SH-60 Seahawk 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-60 Seahawk's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the SH-60 Seahawk or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 9,926 kg.
Which is larger, the SH-60 Seahawk or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 19.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the SH-60 Seahawk or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 5 years before the SH-60 Seahawk which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SH-60 Seahawk or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 938 units of the SH-60 Seahawk.