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UH-60 Black Hawk vs Z-8

Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
Changhe Z-8 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-8
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Specifications
UH-60 Black Hawk Z-8
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Changhe
First flight 29 November 1974 11 December 1985
Year introduced 1979 1989
Number produced 5000 units N/A
Average unit price $21 million --
Wingspan 16.4 m 18.9 m
Height 4.9 m 6.7 m
Length 19.5 m 23.0 m
Maximum speed 294 km/h 273 km/h
Operational range 590 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,791 m 3,050 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,659 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 4,819 kg 7,095 kg
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW 3 x 1,128 kW
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Overview

The UH-60 Black Hawk and the Z-8 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Changhe respectively.

Top speed is 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk vs 273 km/h for the Z-8. The UH-60 Black Hawk has an operational range of 590 km vs 800 km for the Z-8. The UH-60 Black Hawk operates at altitudes up to 5,791 m compared to 3,050 m for the Z-8.

The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 11 years before the Z-8 (1974 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-8?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the Z-8's 273 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-8?
The Z-8 has a longer range at 800 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-8?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the Z-8's 3,050 meters (10,006 ft).
Which is heavier, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-8?
The Z-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 10,659 kg.
Which is larger, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-8?
The Z-8 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 19.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the UH-60 Black Hawk or Z-8?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 10 years before the Z-8 which entered service in 1989.