KUH-1 Surion vs UH-60 Black Hawk

South Korean utility helicopter, utilized mainly for troop transportation and medevac, active in military operations since 2013.
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer KAI
First flight 10 March 2010
Year introduced 2013
Number produced 170 units
Average unit price $21 million
American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation.
Picture of UH-60 Black Hawk
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 -- m
Height 4.5 m â—‰
Length 19.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 828 km â—‰
Service ceiling 3,048 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,709 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,973 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,228 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of KAI KUH-1 Surion
Wingspan 16.4 m
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 19.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 294 km/h
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—‰
Profile drawing of Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KUH-1 Surion or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 0 km/h, a difference of 294 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KUH-1 Surion or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The KUH-1 Surion has a longer range at 828 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the KUH-1 Surion 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 KUH-1 Surion's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the KUH-1 Surion or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 8,709 kg.
Which is larger, the KUH-1 Surion or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 19.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KUH-1 Surion or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the KUH-1 Surion at $21 million.
Which entered service first, the KUH-1 Surion or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 34 years before the KUH-1 Surion which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KUH-1 Surion or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 170 units of the KUH-1 Surion.