HH-60 Pave Hawk vs Mi-6 Hook

Overview

The HH-60 Pave Hawk and the Mi-6 Hook are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 357 km/h for the HH-60 Pave Hawk vs 300 km/h for the Mi-6 Hook. The HH-60 Pave Hawk has an operational range of 691 km vs 970 km for the Mi-6 Hook. The Mi-6 Hook operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 4,300 m for the HH-60 Pave Hawk. At 44,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-6 Hook is 4.4x the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 9,979 kg.

The HH-60 Pave Hawk has been produced in 112 units vs 500 for the Mi-6 Hook. The Mi-6 Hook first flew 30 years before the HH-60 Pave Hawk (1957 vs 1987).

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.
Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 1 January 1987
Year introduced 1987
Number produced 112 units
Average unit price --
Soviet heavy transport helicopter, developed in the mid-1950s for civil and military logistics, extensively used for heavy-lift operations and troop transport until the early 21st century.
Mil Mi-6 Hook Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 5 June 1957
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 500 units
Average unit price --
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 16.1 m β—‰
Height 5.1 m β—‰
Length 19.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 357 km/h β—‰
Operational range 691 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,979 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,257 kg
Total thrust 2 x 725 kW β—‰
Wing area 962.1 mΒ²
Wingspan 35.0 m β—‰
Height 9.2 m β—‰
Length 33.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h β—‰
Operational range 970 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 44,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,050 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-6 Hook?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 357 km/h compared to the Mi-6 Hook's 300 km/h, a difference of 57 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook has a longer range at 970 km compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 691 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 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-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 44,000 kg compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 9,979 kg.
Which is larger, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook is longer at 33.2 meters compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 19.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook entered service first in 1959, 28 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-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 112 units of the HH-60 Pave Hawk.