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AW101 vs VH-60 White Hawk

AW101 vs VH-60 White Hawk at a glance — top speed 309 vs 257 km/h, range 1,389 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 12,900 vs 10,660 kg, built 137 vs 9 units.

AgustaWestland AW101 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW101
Sikorsky VH-60 White Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 VH-60 White Hawk
Specifications
AW101 VH-60 White Hawk
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Sikorsky
First flight 19 October 1964 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1999 1989
Number produced 137 units 9 units
Average unit price $70 million $30 million
Wingspan 18.6 m 16.4 m
Height 6.6 m 5.1 m
Length 20.4 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 257 km/h
Operational range 1,389 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 2,600 m 5,790 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,900 kg 10,660 kg
Empty weight 6,850 kg 6,850 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,044 kW 2 x 1,260 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW101 or VH-60 White Hawk?
The AW101 is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the VH-60 White Hawk's 257 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the AW101's 1,389 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,790 meters (18,996 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or VH-60 White Hawk?
The AW101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,900 kg compared to the VH-60 White Hawk's 10,660 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or VH-60 White Hawk?
The AW101 is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the VH-60 White Hawk's 19.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW101 or VH-60 White Hawk?
The AW101 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the VH-60 White Hawk at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk entered service first in 1989, 10 years before the AW101 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or VH-60 White Hawk?
The AW101 has been produced in greater numbers with 137 units compared to 9 units of the VH-60 White Hawk.