HH-60 Pave Hawk vs MH-53J Pave Low III
Overview
The HH-60 Pave Hawk and the MH-53J Pave Low III are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 357 km/h for the HH-60 Pave Hawk vs 310 km/h for the MH-53J Pave Low III. The HH-60 Pave Hawk has an operational range of 691 km vs 1,100 km for the MH-53J Pave Low III. The MH-53J Pave Low III operates at altitudes up to 4,900 m compared to 4,300 m for the HH-60 Pave Hawk. At 20,865 kg MTOW, the MH-53J Pave Low III is 2.1x the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 9,979 kg.
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has been produced in 112 units vs 41 for the MH-53J Pave Low III.
| 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 | -- |
| American long-range special operations helicopter, an upgraded variant of the Sikorsky H-53 series produced through conversion (1988-1991) and operated by the United States Air Force until its retirement in 2008. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number produced | 41 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 378.4 m² |
| Wingspan | 22.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 27.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,900 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,865 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,515 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,615 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 357 km/h compared to the MH-53J Pave Low III's 310 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The MH-53J Pave Low III has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 691 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The MH-53J Pave Low III has a higher service ceiling at 4,900 meters (16,076 ft) compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The MH-53J Pave Low III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,865 kg compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 9,979 kg.
Which is larger, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The MH-53J Pave Low III is longer at 27.0 meters compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 19.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk entered service first in 1987, 1 years before the MH-53J Pave Low III which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 112 units compared to 41 units of the MH-53J Pave Low III.