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AW101 vs SH-60 Seahawk

AW101 vs SH-60 Seahawk at a glance — top speed 309 vs 270 km/h, range 1,389 vs 830 km, max takeoff weight 12,900 vs 9,926 kg, built 137 vs 938 units.

AgustaWestland AW101 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW101Full specs
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🇺🇸 SH-60 SeahawkFull specs
Specifications
AW101 SH-60 Seahawk
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Sikorsky
First flight 9 October 1987 12 December 1979
Year introduced 1999 1983
Number produced 137 units 938 units
Average unit price $70 million --
Wing area -- m² 210.2 m²
Wingspan 18.6 m 16.4 m
Height 6.6 m 5.2 m
Length 20.4 m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 1,389 km 830 km
Service ceiling 2,600 m 3,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,900 kg 9,926 kg
Empty weight 6,850 kg 6,895 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,044 kW 2 x 1,410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW101 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The AW101 is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 270 km/h, a difference of 39 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 830 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a higher service ceiling at 3,700 meters (12,139 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The AW101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,900 kg compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 9,926 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The AW101 is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 19.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk entered service first in 1983, 16 years before the AW101 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has been produced in greater numbers with 938 units compared to 137 units of the AW101.