UH-60 Black Hawk vs W-3 Sokol
| 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 |
| Polish utility helicopter, renowned for search and rescue missions, particularly during UN peacekeeping operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | PZL |
| First flight | 16 November 1979 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 149 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 16.4 m |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h â—‰ |
| 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—‰ |
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| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 260 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 745 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,910 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,850 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 662 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the UH-60 Black Hawk or W-3 Sokol?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the W-3 Sokol's 260 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the UH-60 Black Hawk or W-3 Sokol?
The W-3 Sokol has a longer range at 745 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the UH-60 Black Hawk or W-3 Sokol?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the W-3 Sokol's 4,910 meters (16,108 ft).
Which is heavier, the UH-60 Black Hawk or W-3 Sokol?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the W-3 Sokol's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the UH-60 Black Hawk or W-3 Sokol?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the W-3 Sokol's 14.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the UH-60 Black Hawk or W-3 Sokol?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 7 years before the W-3 Sokol which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the UH-60 Black Hawk or W-3 Sokol?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 149 units of the W-3 Sokol.