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HH-60 Pave Hawk vs VH-60 White Hawk

HH-60 Pave Hawk vs VH-60 White Hawk at a glance — top speed 357 vs 257 km/h, range 691 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 9,979 vs 10,660 kg, built 112 vs 9 units.

Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HH-60 Pave HawkFull specs
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🇺🇸 VH-60 White HawkFull specs
Specifications
HH-60 Pave Hawk VH-60 White Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Sikorsky
First flight 1 January 1987 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1987 1989
Number produced 112 units 9 units
Average unit price -- $30 million
Wingspan 16.1 m 16.4 m
Height 5.1 m 5.1 m
Length 19.8 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 357 km/h 257 km/h
Operational range 691 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m 5,790 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,979 kg 10,660 kg
Empty weight 7,257 kg 6,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,450 kW 2 x 1,260 kW
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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.