KUH-1 Surion vs UH-60 Black Hawk
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).
| South Korean utility helicopter, utilized mainly for troop transportation and medevac, active in military operations since 2013. | |
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| 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. | |
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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 |
| Wingspan | 15.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 270 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 828 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,048 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,709 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,973 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 614 kW ◉ |
| 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 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.