UH-60 Black Hawk vs Z-8
UH-60 Black Hawk vs Z-8 at a glance — top speed 294 vs 273 km/h, range 2,221 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 10,659 vs 13,000 kg.
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 |
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| 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 |
2,221 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 1,208 kW
|
3 x 1,128 kW
|
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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 UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 2,221 km compared to the Z-8's 800 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.
