H135M / EC365 vs HH-60 Pave Hawk
Overview
The H135M / EC365 and the HH-60 Pave Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365 vs 357 km/h for the HH-60 Pave Hawk. The H135M / EC365 has an operational range of 630 km vs 691 km for the HH-60 Pave Hawk. The H135M / EC365 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 3.4x the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in 1,400 units vs 112 for the HH-60 Pave Hawk. The HH-60 Pave Hawk first flew 7 years before the H135M / EC365 (1987 vs 1994).
| European light utility helicopter, prominent in law enforcement, medical services, and military operations worldwide since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 15 February 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 1400 units |
| Average unit price | $12 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 | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 630 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,900 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,490 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 260 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 H135M / EC365 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 357 km/h compared to the H135M / EC365's 287 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H135M / EC365 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a longer range at 691 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the H135M / EC365 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The H135M / EC365 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 H135M / EC365 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,979 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the H135M / EC365 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is longer at 19.8 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the H135M / EC365 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk entered service first in 1987, 9 years before the H135M / EC365 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H135M / EC365 or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 112 units of the HH-60 Pave Hawk.