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206 JetRanger vs HH-60 Pave Hawk

206 JetRanger vs HH-60 Pave Hawk at a glance — top speed 226 vs 357 km/h, range 624 vs 691 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 9,979 kg, built 7,300 vs 112 units.

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HH-60 Pave Hawk
Specifications
206 JetRanger HH-60 Pave Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Sikorsky
First flight 10 January 1966 1 January 1987
Year introduced 1967 1987
Number produced 7300 units 112 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wingspan 10.2 m 16.1 m
Height 3.9 m 5.1 m
Length 12.9 m 19.8 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 357 km/h
Operational range 624 km 691 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 9,979 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 7,257 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 1,450 kW
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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.