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AW139 vs SH-60 Seahawk

AW139 vs SH-60 Seahawk at a glance — top speed 310 vs 270 km/h, range 1,061 vs 830 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 9,926 kg, built 1,100 vs 938 units.

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-60 Seahawk
Specifications
AW139 SH-60 Seahawk
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Sikorsky
First flight 3 February 2001 12 December 1979
Year introduced 2003 1984
Number produced 1100 units 938 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 210.2 m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 16.4 m
Height 3.7 m 5.2 m
Length 13.8 m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 830 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 3,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 9,926 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 6,895 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,141 kW 2 x 1,410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 270 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 830 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,926 kg compared to the AW139's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk entered service first in 1984, 19 years before the AW139 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 938 units of the SH-60 Seahawk.