AW101 vs HH-60 Pave Hawk
Overview
The AW101 and the HH-60 Pave Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 309 km/h for the AW101 vs 357 km/h for the HH-60 Pave Hawk. The AW101 has an operational range of 1,389 km vs 691 km for the HH-60 Pave Hawk. The HH-60 Pave Hawk operates at altitudes up to 4,300 m compared to 2,600 m for the AW101.
The AW101 has been produced in 137 units vs 112 for the HH-60 Pave Hawk. The AW101 first flew 23 years before the HH-60 Pave Hawk (1964 vs 1987).
| British-Italian medium-lift helicopter, notable for search and rescue, anti-submarine warfare, and troop transport operations globally since the early 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 19 October 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 137 units |
| Average unit price | $70 million |
| American medium-lift utility military helicopter, derived from the S-70 and UH-60, designed for combat search and rescue and special operations in hostile environments since the late 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 1 January 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 112 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 18.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 309 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,389 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 2,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,900 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,850 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 348 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 357 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 691 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,979 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,257 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 725 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW101 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 357 km/h compared to the AW101's 309 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 691 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 4,300 meters (14,107 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The AW101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,900 kg compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 9,979 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The AW101 is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 19.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk entered service first in 1987, 12 years before the AW101 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The AW101 has been produced in greater numbers with 137 units compared to 112 units of the HH-60 Pave Hawk.