Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 vs Lockheed Martin UH-60M Black Hawk
Full specs: Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 Lockheed Martin UH-60M Black Hawk
Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 and Lockheed Martin UH-60M Black Hawk are both helicopter, compared here on public specifications. The Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 leads on range (800 vs 592 km). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
Compare systems side by side
Search above to add up to five systems. You’ll get a per-spec winner, relative bars, a normalized spec profile and an honest verdict, every number from public sources.
Building a fleet? Try the Force Builder →
Full data
Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 250 km/h | 296 km/h ✓ |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 230 km/h | 278 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 800 km ✓ | 592 km |
| Service ceiling (m) | 6,000 m ✓ | 5,790 m |
| Rate of climb (m/s) | N/A | 4 m/s |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | 6 ✓ | 4 |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 1,500 kg | N/A |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 18.17 m | 19.76 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 7,100 kg | 5,224 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 13,000 kg | 9,979 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 4 |
| Troop capacity | 24 ✓ | 11 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 2,400 hp ✓ | 1,994 hp |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | N/A | $21,300,000 |
| Units built | 12,000 ✓ | 4,000 |
| Operator countries | 50 ✓ | 35 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 and Lockheed Martin UH-60M Black Hawk? +
The Lockheed Martin UH-60M Black Hawk is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 296 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 has the longest range at 800 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 carries the largest weapons payload at 1,500 kg.
Which is cheaper? +
The Lockheed Martin UH-60M Black Hawk has the lower public unit-cost figure at 21,300,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher hardpoints? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 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 Mi-8MTV-5 better than the Lockheed Martin UH-60M Black Hawk? +
On the public specs we track, the Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 leads on 4 of 6 headline metrics, 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.
Keep exploring
