UH-60 Black Hawk vs Z-20

Overview

The UH-60 Black Hawk and the Z-20 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk vs 360 km/h for the Z-20. The UH-60 Black Hawk has an operational range of 590 km vs 560 km for the Z-20. The Z-20 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 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 230 for the Z-20. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 39 years before the Z-20 (1974 vs 2013).

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 medium-lift utility helicopter, developed in the 2010s, utilized for transport, assault, and search and rescue operations by the Chinese military.
Harbin Z-20 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Harbin
First flight 23 December 2013
Year introduced 2019
Number produced 230 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 16.0 m β—‰
Height 5.3 m β—‰
Length 20.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 360 km/h β—‰
Operational range 560 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 800 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-20?
The Z-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 66 km/h.
Which has longer range, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-20?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the Z-20's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-20?
The Z-20 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 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-20?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the Z-20's 10,000 kg.
Which is larger, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-20?
The Z-20 is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 19.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-20?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 40 years before the Z-20 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-20?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 230 units of the Z-20.