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UH-60 Black Hawk vs V-22 Osprey

UH-60 Black Hawk vs V-22 Osprey at a glance — top speed 294 vs 565 km/h, range 2,221 vs 1,628 km, max takeoff weight 10,659 vs 60,500 kg, built 5,000 vs 400 units.

Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black HawkFull specs
Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 V-22 OspreyFull specs
Specifications
UH-60 Black Hawk V-22 Osprey
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Sikorsky Bell Boeing
First flight 17 October 1974 19 March 1989
Year introduced 1979 2006
Number produced 5000 units 400 units
Average unit price $21 million $72 million
Wing area -- m² 28.0 m²
Wingspan 16.4 m 14.0 m
Height 4.9 m 6.7 m
Length 19.8 m 17.5 m
Maximum speed 294 km/h 565 km/h
Operational range 2,221 km 1,628 km
Service ceiling 5,791 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,659 kg 60,500 kg
Empty weight 4,819 kg 33,140 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW 2 x 4,586 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the UH-60 Black Hawk or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 271 km/h.
Which has longer range, the UH-60 Black Hawk or V-22 Osprey?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 2,221 km compared to the V-22 Osprey's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the UH-60 Black Hawk or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the UH-60 Black Hawk or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 60,500 kg compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 10,659 kg.
Which is larger, the UH-60 Black Hawk or V-22 Osprey?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.8 meters compared to the V-22 Osprey's 17.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the UH-60 Black Hawk or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is more expensive at approximately $72 million per unit compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk at $21 million.
Which entered service first, the UH-60 Black Hawk or V-22 Osprey?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 27 years before the V-22 Osprey which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the UH-60 Black Hawk or V-22 Osprey?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 400 units of the V-22 Osprey.