206 JetRanger vs HH-60 Pave Hawk

Overview

The 206 JetRanger and the HH-60 Pave Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 357 km/h for the HH-60 Pave Hawk. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 691 km for the HH-60 Pave Hawk. The 206 JetRanger operates at altitudes up to 4,572 m compared to 4,300 m for the HH-60 Pave Hawk. At 9,979 kg MTOW, the HH-60 Pave Hawk is 4.0x the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.

The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 112 for the HH-60 Pave Hawk. The 206 JetRanger first flew 21 years before the HH-60 Pave Hawk (1966 vs 1987).

American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s.
Bell 206 JetRanger Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 10 January 1966
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 7300 units
Average unit price $1.3 million
American medium-lift utility military helicopter, derived from the S-70 and UH-60, designed for combat search and rescue and special operations in hostile environments since the late 1980s.
Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 1 January 1987
Year introduced 1987
Number produced 112 units
Average unit price --
Wingspan 10.2 m β—‰
Height 3.9 m β—‰
Length 12.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 226 km/h β—‰
Operational range 624 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,572 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,737 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW β—‰
Wingspan 16.1 m β—‰
Height 5.1 m β—‰
Length 19.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 357 km/h β—‰
Operational range 691 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,979 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,257 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 725 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 357 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 131 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a longer range at 691 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,979 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is longer at 19.8 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 20 years before the HH-60 Pave Hawk which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 112 units of the HH-60 Pave Hawk.