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HH-60 Pave Hawk vs SH-60 Seahawk

HH-60 Pave Hawk vs SH-60 Seahawk at a glance — top speed 357 vs 270 km/h, range 691 vs 830 km, max takeoff weight 9,979 vs 9,926 kg, built 112 vs 938 units.

Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HH-60 Pave Hawk
Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-60 Seahawk
Specifications
HH-60 Pave Hawk SH-60 Seahawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Sikorsky
First flight 1 January 1987 12 December 1979
Year introduced 1987 1984
Number produced 112 units 938 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 210.2 m²
Wingspan 16.1 m 16.4 m
Height 5.1 m 5.2 m
Length 19.8 m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 357 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 691 km 830 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m 3,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,979 kg 9,926 kg
Empty weight 7,257 kg 6,895 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,450 kW 2 x 1,410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or SH-60 Seahawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 357 km/h compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 270 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a longer range at 830 km compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 691 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or SH-60 Seahawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 4,300 meters (14,107 ft) compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or SH-60 Seahawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,979 kg compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 9,926 kg.
Which is larger, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or SH-60 Seahawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is longer at 19.8 meters compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 19.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk entered service first in 1984, 3 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 SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has been produced in greater numbers with 938 units compared to 112 units of the HH-60 Pave Hawk.