Bell 47 vs HH-60 Pave Hawk
Overview
The Bell 47 and the HH-60 Pave Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sikorsky respectively.
The HH-60 Pave Hawk reaches 357 km/h — 2.1x the Bell 47's 169 km/h. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 691 km for the HH-60 Pave Hawk. At 9,979 kg MTOW, the HH-60 Pave Hawk is 7.5x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 112 for the HH-60 Pave Hawk. The Bell 47 first flew 41 years before the HH-60 Pave Hawk (1946 vs 1987).
| American single-rotor light helicopter, developed in the mid-1940s and utilized for a wide range of civilian and military applications including reconnaissance and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 1 January 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 5600 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | -- |
| Wing area | 100.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 169 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 396 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 859 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 210 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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 47 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 357 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 188 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a longer range at 691 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 4,300 meters (14,107 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,979 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is longer at 19.8 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 41 years before the HH-60 Pave Hawk which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 112 units of the HH-60 Pave Hawk.