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AH-64 Apache vs HH-60 Pave Hawk

AH-64 Apache vs HH-60 Pave Hawk at a glance — top speed 293 vs 357 km/h, range 480 vs 691 km, max takeoff weight 10,107 vs 9,979 kg, built 2,400 vs 112 units.

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HH-60 Pave Hawk
Specifications
AH-64 Apache HH-60 Pave Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Sikorsky
First flight 30 September 1975 1 January 1987
Year introduced 1984 1987
Number produced 2400 units 112 units
Average unit price $33 million --
Wingspan 14.6 m 16.1 m
Height 5.0 m 5.1 m
Length 17.7 m 19.8 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 357 km/h
Operational range 480 km 691 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 9,979 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 7,257 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW 2 x 1,450 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 357 km/h compared to the AH-64 Apache's 293 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a longer range at 691 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 9,979 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is longer at 19.8 meters compared to the AH-64 Apache's 17.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 3 years before the HH-60 Pave Hawk which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 112 units of the HH-60 Pave Hawk.