HH-60 Pave Hawk vs Z-18
Overview
The HH-60 Pave Hawk and the Z-18 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Changhe respectively.
Top speed is 357 km/h for the HH-60 Pave Hawk vs 336 km/h for the Z-18. The HH-60 Pave Hawk has an operational range of 691 km vs 1,000 km for the Z-18. The Z-18 operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 4,300 m for the HH-60 Pave Hawk.
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has been produced in 112 units vs 133 for the Z-18. The HH-60 Pave Hawk first flew 23 years before the Z-18 (1987 vs 2010).
| 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. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 1 January 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 112 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Chinese utility helicopter, employed since 2014, notably for high altitude operations and transportation in People's Liberation Army. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Changhe |
| First flight | 18 March 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 133 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 16.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 357 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 691 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,979 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,257 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 725 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 336 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,865 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 433 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Z-18?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 357 km/h compared to the Z-18's 336 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 691 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,800 kg compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 9,979 kg.
Which is larger, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Z-18?
The Z-18 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 19.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Z-18?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk entered service first in 1987, 31 years before the Z-18 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Z-18?
The Z-18 has been produced in greater numbers with 133 units compared to 112 units of the HH-60 Pave Hawk.