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HH-60 Pave Hawk vs Mi-17 Hip-H

HH-60 Pave Hawk vs Mi-17 Hip-H at a glance — top speed 357 vs 250 km/h, range 691 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 9,979 vs 13,000 kg, built 112 vs 12,000 units.

Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HH-60 Pave Hawk
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Specifications
HH-60 Pave Hawk Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Mil
First flight 1 January 1987 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1987 1977
Number produced 112 units 12000 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wingspan 16.1 m 21.3 m
Height 5.1 m 4.8 m
Length 19.8 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 357 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 691 km 800 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,979 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 7,257 kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,450 kW 2 x 1,491 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 357 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 107 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 691 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 9,979 kg.
Which is larger, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is longer at 19.8 meters compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 18.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 10 years before the HH-60 Pave Hawk which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 112 units of the HH-60 Pave Hawk.