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UH-1Y Venom vs UH-60 Black Hawk

UH-1Y Venom vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 304 vs 294 km/h, range 240 vs 2,221 km, max takeoff weight 8,391 vs 10,659 kg, built 160 vs 5,000 units.

Bell UH-1Y Venom military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1Y VenomFull specs
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🇺🇸 UH-60 Black HawkFull specs
Specifications
UH-1Y Venom UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Sikorsky
First flight 20 December 2001 17 October 1974
Year introduced 2008 1979
Number produced 160 units 5000 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 168.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.9 m 16.4 m
Height 4.5 m 4.9 m
Length 17.8 m 19.8 m
Maximum speed 304 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 240 km 2,221 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 5,371 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,363 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the UH-1Y Venom or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-1Y Venom is faster with a maximum speed of 304 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the UH-1Y Venom or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 2,221 km compared to the UH-1Y Venom's 240 km.
Which can fly higher, the UH-1Y Venom or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-1Y Venom has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the UH-1Y Venom or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the UH-1Y Venom's 8,391 kg.
Which is larger, the UH-1Y Venom or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.8 meters compared to the UH-1Y Venom's 17.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the UH-1Y Venom or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 29 years before the UH-1Y Venom which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the UH-1Y Venom or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 160 units of the UH-1Y Venom.