Lockheed U-2 vs Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The Lockheed U-2 is faster: 805 km/h against 294 km/h for the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk. The Lockheed U-2 flies further: 10,300 km against 590 km for the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk. The Lockheed U-2 has the wider wingspan: 31.4 m against 16.4 m for the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk. The Lockheed U-2 is heavier at takeoff: 18 tonnes against 11 tonnes for the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk. The Lockheed U-2 first flew in 1955, 19 years before the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk (1974).
| Lockheed U-2 | Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk |
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| Top speed | 805 km/h (500 mph) | 294 km/h (183 mph) |
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| Range | 10,300 km (6,400 miles) | 590 km (367 miles) |
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| Length | 19.2 m (63 ft) | 15.3 m (50 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 31.4 m (103 ft) | 16.4 m (54 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 18 t (39,903 lb) | 11 t (23,501 lb) |
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| First flight | 1955 | 1974 |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 pilot | 2 pilots, 2 crew, 11 troops |
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| Engines | 1 × F118 turbofan | 2 × General Electric T700 turboshaft |
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| Built by | Lockheed | Sikorsky |
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| Country | USA | USA |
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