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UH-60 Black Hawk vs W-3 Sokol

UH-60 Black Hawk vs W-3 Sokol at a glance — top speed 294 vs 260 km/h, range 2,221 vs 745 km, max takeoff weight 10,659 vs 6,400 kg, built 5,000 vs 149 units.

Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
PZL-Świdnik W-3 Sokol military helicopters side profile drawing
🇵🇱 W-3 Sokol
Specifications
UH-60 Black Hawk W-3 Sokol
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky PZL-Świdnik
First flight 29 November 1974 16 November 1979
Year introduced 1979 1986
Number produced 5000 units 149 units
Average unit price $21 million --
Wingspan 16.4 m 15.7 m
Height 4.9 m 5.1 m
Length 19.5 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 294 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 2,221 km 745 km
Service ceiling 5,791 m 4,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,659 kg 6,400 kg
Empty weight 4,819 kg 3,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW 2 x 662 kW
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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 UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 2,221 km compared to the W-3 Sokol's 745 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.