AW159 vs SH-60 Seahawk
AW159 vs SH-60 Seahawk at a glance — top speed 311 vs 270 km/h, range 963 vs 830 km, max takeoff weight 6,000 vs 9,926 kg, built 67 vs 938 units.
Specifications
|
AW159 |
SH-60 Seahawk |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
Sikorsky |
| First flight |
12 November 2009 |
12 December 1979 |
| Year introduced |
2014 |
1984 |
| Number produced |
67 units |
938 units |
| Average unit price |
$32 million |
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| Wing area |
-- m² |
210.2 m² |
| Wingspan |
12.8 m |
16.4 m |
| Height |
3.8 m |
5.2 m |
| Length |
15.0 m |
19.7 m |
| Maximum speed |
311 km/h |
270 km/h |
| Operational range |
963 km |
830 km |
| Service ceiling |
4,000 m |
3,700 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
6,000 kg |
9,926 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,300 kg |
6,895 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,015 kW
|
2 x 1,410 kW
|
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Which is faster, the AW159 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The AW159 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 270 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW159 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The AW159 has a longer range at 963 km compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 830 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW159 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The AW159 has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW159 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,926 kg compared to the AW159's 6,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW159 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the AW159's 15.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW159 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk entered service first in 1984, 30 years before the AW159 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW159 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has been produced in greater numbers with 938 units compared to 67 units of the AW159.
