UH-1N Twin Huey vs UH-60 Black Hawk
Overview
The UH-1N Twin Huey and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 240 km/h for the UH-1N Twin Huey vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-1N Twin Huey has an operational range of 459 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 5,300 m for the UH-1N Twin Huey. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 2.2x the UH-1N Twin Huey's 4,763 kg.
The UH-1N Twin Huey first flew 5 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1969 vs 1974).
| American medium military utility helicopter, introduced in the late 20th century, widely used for tactical transport, search and rescue, and close air support. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 1 April 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| 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 | 168.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 459 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,763 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 465 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 UH-1N Twin Huey or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 240 km/h, a difference of 54 km/h.
Which has longer range, the UH-1N Twin Huey or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 459 km.
Which can fly higher, the UH-1N Twin Huey 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 UH-1N Twin Huey's 5,300 meters (17,388 ft).
Which is heavier, the UH-1N Twin Huey or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 4,763 kg.
Which is larger, the UH-1N Twin Huey or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 17.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the UH-1N Twin Huey or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-1N Twin Huey entered service first in 1970, 9 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.