HH-60 Pave Hawk vs VH-60 White Hawk

Overview

The HH-60 Pave Hawk and the VH-60 White Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 357 km/h for the HH-60 Pave Hawk vs 257 km/h for the VH-60 White Hawk. The HH-60 Pave Hawk has an operational range of 691 km vs 2,200 km for the VH-60 White Hawk. The VH-60 White Hawk operates at altitudes up to 5,790 m compared to 4,300 m for the HH-60 Pave Hawk.

The HH-60 Pave Hawk has been produced in 112 units vs 9 for the VH-60 White Hawk. The VH-60 White Hawk first flew 13 years before the HH-60 Pave Hawk (1974 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 --
American presidential transport helicopter, recognized for service from the late 20th century to the present, laden with advanced security systems.
Sikorsky VH-60 White Hawk Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1989
Number produced 9 units
Average unit price $30 million
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 β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 725 kW β—‰
Wingspan 16.4 m β—‰
Height 5.1 m β—‰
Length 19.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 257 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,200 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,790 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,660 kg β—‰
Empty weight 6,850 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 630 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or VH-60 White Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 357 km/h compared to the VH-60 White Hawk's 257 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 691 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,790 meters (18,996 ft) compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,660 kg compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 9,979 kg.
Which is larger, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or VH-60 White Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is longer at 19.8 meters compared to the VH-60 White Hawk's 19.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or VH-60 White Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk entered service first in 1987, 2 years before the VH-60 White Hawk which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or VH-60 White Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 112 units compared to 9 units of the VH-60 White Hawk.