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HH-3 Jolly Green Giant vs HH-60 Pave Hawk

HH-3 Jolly Green Giant vs HH-60 Pave Hawk at a glance — top speed 265 vs 357 km/h, range 1,443 vs 691 km, max takeoff weight 10,002 vs 9,979 kg, built 181 vs 112 units.

Sikorsky HH-3 Jolly Green Giant military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HH-3 Jolly Green GiantFull specs
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🇺🇸 HH-60 Pave HawkFull specs
Specifications
HH-3 Jolly Green Giant HH-60 Pave Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Sikorsky
First flight 17 June 1963 1 January 1987
Year introduced 1963 1987
Number produced 181 units 112 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 280.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 19.0 m 16.1 m
Height 5.5 m 5.1 m
Length 22.0 m 19.8 m
Maximum speed 265 km/h 357 km/h
Operational range 1,443 km 691 km
Service ceiling 6,400 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,002 kg 9,979 kg
Empty weight 6,051 kg 7,257 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,000 kW 2 x 1,450 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 357 km/h compared to the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant's 265 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant has a longer range at 1,443 km compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 691 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,002 kg compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 9,979 kg.
Which is larger, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 19.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant entered service first in 1963, 24 years before the HH-60 Pave Hawk which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant has been produced in greater numbers with 181 units compared to 112 units of the HH-60 Pave Hawk.