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AW101 vs HH-60 Pave Hawk

AW101 vs HH-60 Pave Hawk at a glance — top speed 309 vs 357 km/h, range 1,389 vs 691 km, max takeoff weight 12,900 vs 9,979 kg, built 137 vs 112 units.

AgustaWestland AW101 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW101
Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HH-60 Pave Hawk
Specifications
AW101 HH-60 Pave Hawk
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Sikorsky
First flight 19 October 1964 1 January 1987
Year introduced 1999 1987
Number produced 137 units 112 units
Average unit price $70 million --
Wingspan 18.6 m 16.1 m
Height 6.6 m 5.1 m
Length 20.4 m 19.8 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 357 km/h
Operational range 1,389 km 691 km
Service ceiling 2,600 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,900 kg 9,979 kg
Empty weight 6,850 kg 7,257 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,044 kW 2 x 1,450 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.