Russian Helicopters Ka-52 Alligator vs Lockheed Martin UH-60M Black Hawk
Full specs: Russian Helicopters Ka-52 Alligator Lockheed Martin UH-60M Black Hawk
Russian Helicopters Ka-52 Alligator and Lockheed Martin UH-60M Black Hawk are both helicopter, compared here on public specifications. The Lockheed Martin UH-60M Black Hawk leads on range (592 vs 460 km). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 300 km/h ✓ | 296 km/h |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 250 km/h | 278 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 460 km | 592 km ✓ |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5,500 m | 5,790 m ✓ |
| Rate of climb (m/s) | 10 m/s ✓ | 4 m/s |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | 6 ✓ | 4 |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 2,000 kg | N/A |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 13.5 m | 19.76 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 7,800 kg | 5,224 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 10,400 kg | 9,979 kg |
| Crew | 2 | 4 |
| Troop capacity | N/A | 11 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 2,400 hp ✓ | 1,994 hp |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $16,000,000 ✓ | $21,300,000 |
| Units built | 150 | 4,000 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 3 | 35 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Russian Helicopters Ka-52 Alligator and Lockheed Martin UH-60M Black Hawk? +
The Russian Helicopters Ka-52 Alligator is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 300 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Lockheed Martin UH-60M Black Hawk has the longest range at 592 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The Russian Helicopters Ka-52 Alligator carries the largest weapons payload at 2,000 kg.
Which is cheaper? +
The Russian Helicopters Ka-52 Alligator has the lower public unit-cost figure at 16,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher hardpoints? +
The Russian Helicopters Ka-52 Alligator has the higher hardpoints at 6.
Which has the higher cruise speed? +
The Lockheed Martin UH-60M Black Hawk has the higher cruise speed at 278 km/h.
Is the Russian Helicopters Ka-52 Alligator better than the Lockheed Martin UH-60M Black Hawk? +
On the public specs we track, Russian Helicopters Ka-52 Alligator and Lockheed Martin UH-60M Black Hawk are closely matched, Russian Helicopters Ka-52 Alligator leads on max speed, hardpoints, unit cost, while Lockheed Martin UH-60M Black Hawk leads on range, cruise speed, service ceiling. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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