Bell 47 vs VH-60 White Hawk
Overview
The Bell 47 and the VH-60 White Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 257 km/h for the VH-60 White Hawk. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 2,200 km for the VH-60 White Hawk. At 10,660 kg MTOW, the VH-60 White Hawk is 8.0x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 9 for the VH-60 White Hawk. The Bell 47 first flew 28 years before the VH-60 White Hawk (1946 vs 1974).
| 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 presidential transport helicopter, recognized for service from the late 20th century to the present, laden with advanced security systems. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 29 November 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 9 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
| 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 | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 257 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,790 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,660 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,850 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 630 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 257 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 88 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,790 meters (18,996 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,660 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or VH-60 White Hawk?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 43 years before the VH-60 White Hawk which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or VH-60 White Hawk?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 9 units of the VH-60 White Hawk.