Bell 47 vs SH-60 Seahawk
Overview
The Bell 47 and the SH-60 Seahawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 270 km/h for the SH-60 Seahawk. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 830 km for the SH-60 Seahawk. At 9,926 kg MTOW, the SH-60 Seahawk is 7.4x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 938 for the SH-60 Seahawk. The Bell 47 first flew 33 years before the SH-60 Seahawk (1946 vs 1979).
| 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 twin-engine multi-mission maritime helicopter, developed in the late 1970s, widely deployed for anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, and naval utility operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 12 December 1979 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 938 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 | 210.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 270 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 830 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,700 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,926 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,895 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 705 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 101 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a longer range at 830 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a higher service ceiling at 3,700 meters (12,139 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,926 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 38 years before the SH-60 Seahawk which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 938 units of the SH-60 Seahawk.