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UH-60 Black Hawk vs Z-11

UH-60 Black Hawk vs Z-11 at a glance — top speed 294 vs 278 km/h, range 2,221 vs 661 km, max takeoff weight 10,659 vs 2,200 kg, built 5,000 vs 46 units.

Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
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Changhe Z-11 military helicopters side profile drawing
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Specifications
UH-60 Black Hawk Z-11
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Changhe
First flight 17 October 1974 1 December 1994
Year introduced 1979 1998
Number produced 5000 units 46 units
Average unit price $21 million --
Wingspan 16.4 m 10.7 m
Height 4.9 m 3.1 m
Length 19.8 m -- m
Maximum speed 294 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 2,221 km 661 km
Service ceiling 5,791 m 5,270 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,659 kg 2,200 kg
Empty weight 4,819 kg 1,253 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW 1 x 632 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-11?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the Z-11's 278 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-11?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 2,221 km compared to the Z-11's 661 km.
Which can fly higher, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-11?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the Z-11's 5,270 meters (17,290 ft).
Which is heavier, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-11?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the Z-11's 2,200 kg.
Which entered service first, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-11?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 19 years before the Z-11 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-11?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 46 units of the Z-11.