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.
AgustaWestland AW101 Helicopter profile drawing
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.
Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk Helicopter profile drawing
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.