UH-60 Black Hawk vs Z-10

Overview

The UH-60 Black Hawk and the Z-10 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Changhe respectively.

Top speed is 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk vs 300 km/h for the Z-10. The UH-60 Black Hawk has an operational range of 590 km vs 1,120 km for the Z-10. The Z-10 operates at altitudes up to 6,400 m compared to 5,791 m for the UH-60 Black Hawk.

The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in 5,000 units vs 109 for the Z-10. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 29 years before the Z-10 (1974 vs 2003).

American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation.
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 5000 units
Average unit price $21 million
Chinese attack helicopter, operational since 2010, notable for its various deployments in the People's Liberation Army.
Changhe Z-10 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Changhe
First flight 29 April 2003
Year introduced 2012
Number produced 109 units
Average unit price --
Wingspan 16.4 m β—‰
Height 4.9 m β—‰
Length 19.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 294 km/h β—‰
Operational range 590 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,791 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,659 kg β—‰
Empty weight 4,819 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW β—‰
Wingspan 13.0 m β—‰
Height 3.9 m β—‰
Length 14.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,120 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,400 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,540 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 500 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-10?
The Z-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a longer range at 1,120 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-10?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the Z-10's 7,000 kg.
Which is larger, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-10?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Z-10's 14.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-10?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 33 years before the Z-10 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-10?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 109 units of the Z-10.