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KUH-1 Surion vs UH-60 Black Hawk

KAI KUH-1 Surion military helicopters side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KUH-1 Surion
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
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Specifications
KUH-1 Surion UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer KAI Sikorsky
First flight 10 March 2010 29 November 1974
Year introduced 2013 1979
Number produced 170 units 5000 units
Average unit price $21 million $21 million
Wingspan 15.8 m 16.4 m
Height 4.5 m 4.9 m
Length 19.0 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 828 km 590 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,709 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 4,973 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,228 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Overview

The KUH-1 Surion and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by KAI and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 270 km/h for the KUH-1 Surion vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The KUH-1 Surion has an operational range of 828 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 3,048 m for the KUH-1 Surion.

The KUH-1 Surion has been produced in 170 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $21M for the KUH-1 Surion vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 36 years before the KUH-1 Surion (1974 vs 2010).

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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 270 km/h, a difference of 24 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.