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AW119 vs SH-60 Seahawk

AgustaWestland AW119 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW119
Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-60 Seahawk
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Specifications
AW119 SH-60 Seahawk
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Sikorsky
First flight 1 February 1995 12 December 1979
Year introduced 2000 1984
Number produced 300 units 938 units
Average unit price $3.1 million --
Wing area -- m² 210.2 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 16.4 m
Height 3.6 m 5.2 m
Length 12.9 m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 954 km 830 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 3,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,850 kg 9,926 kg
Empty weight 1,483 kg 6,895 kg
Total thrust 1 x 747 kW 2 x 705 kW
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Overview

The AW119 and the SH-60 Seahawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 282 km/h for the AW119 vs 270 km/h for the SH-60 Seahawk. The AW119 has an operational range of 954 km vs 830 km for the SH-60 Seahawk. The AW119 operates at altitudes up to 4,572 m compared to 3,700 m for the SH-60 Seahawk. At 9,926 kg MTOW, the SH-60 Seahawk is 3.5x the AW119's 2,850 kg.

The AW119 has been produced in 300 units vs 938 for the SH-60 Seahawk. The SH-60 Seahawk first flew 16 years before the AW119 (1979 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW119 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The AW119 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 270 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW119 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The AW119 has a longer range at 954 km compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 830 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW119 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The AW119 has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW119 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,926 kg compared to the AW119's 2,850 kg.
Which is larger, the AW119 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the AW119's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW119 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk entered service first in 1984, 16 years before the AW119 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW119 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has been produced in greater numbers with 938 units compared to 300 units of the AW119.