AH-6 Little Bird vs VH-60 White Hawk
The AH-6 Little Bird and the VH-60 White Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 282 km/h for the AH-6 Little Bird vs 257 km/h for the VH-60 White Hawk. The AH-6 Little Bird has an operational range of 430 km vs 2,200 km for the VH-60 White Hawk. The VH-60 White Hawk operates at altitudes up to 5,790 m compared to 4,877 m for the AH-6 Little Bird. At 10,660 kg MTOW, the VH-60 White Hawk is 6.6x the AH-6 Little Bird's 1,610 kg. The AH-6 Little Bird has been produced in 1,420 units vs 9 for the VH-60 White Hawk. Unit cost is $7.5M for the AH-6 Little Bird vs $30M for the VH-60 White Hawk. The AH-6 Little Bird first flew 11 years before the VH-60 White Hawk (1963 vs 1974).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 27 February 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 1420 units |
| Average unit price | $7.5 million |
| American presidential transport helicopter, recognized for service from the late 20th century to the present, laden with advanced security systems. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 29 November 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 9 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 282 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,877 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,610 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 896 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 239 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 16.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 257 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,790 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,660 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,850 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 630 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AH-6 Little Bird or VH-60 White Hawk?
The AH-6 Little Bird is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the VH-60 White Hawk's 257 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-6 Little Bird or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-6 Little Bird or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,790 meters (18,996 ft) compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-6 Little Bird or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,660 kg compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 1,610 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-6 Little Bird or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-6 Little Bird or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the AH-6 Little Bird at $7.5 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-6 Little Bird or VH-60 White Hawk?
The AH-6 Little Bird entered service first in 1980, 9 years before the VH-60 White Hawk which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-6 Little Bird or VH-60 White Hawk?
The AH-6 Little Bird has been produced in greater numbers with 1,420 units compared to 9 units of the VH-60 White Hawk.