Bell 430 vs HH-60 Pave Hawk
Overview
The Bell 430 and the HH-60 Pave Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 278 km/h for the Bell 430 vs 357 km/h for the HH-60 Pave Hawk. The Bell 430 has an operational range of 600 km vs 691 km for the HH-60 Pave Hawk. The Bell 430 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,300 m for the HH-60 Pave Hawk. At 9,979 kg MTOW, the HH-60 Pave Hawk is 2.4x the Bell 430's 4,218 kg.
The Bell 430 has been produced in 136 units vs 112 for the HH-60 Pave Hawk. The HH-60 Pave Hawk first flew 7 years before the Bell 430 (1987 vs 1994).
| American commercial helicopter, actively utilized globally for medical services and executive transportation since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 25 October 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 136 units |
| Average unit price | $10 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. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 1 January 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 112 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 12.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 278 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,218 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,406 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 293 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 357 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 691 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,979 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,257 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 725 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 430 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 357 km/h compared to the Bell 430's 278 km/h, a difference of 79 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 430 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a longer range at 691 km compared to the Bell 430's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 430 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The Bell 430 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 430 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,979 kg compared to the Bell 430's 4,218 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 430 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is longer at 19.8 meters compared to the Bell 430's 15.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 430 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk entered service first in 1987, 8 years before the Bell 430 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 430 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The Bell 430 has been produced in greater numbers with 136 units compared to 112 units of the HH-60 Pave Hawk.