HH-60 Pave Hawk vs Z-20
Overview
The HH-60 Pave Hawk and the Z-20 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Harbin respectively.
Top speed is 357 km/h for the HH-60 Pave Hawk vs 360 km/h for the Z-20. The HH-60 Pave Hawk has an operational range of 691 km vs 560 km for the Z-20. The Z-20 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,300 m for the HH-60 Pave Hawk.
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has been produced in 112 units vs 230 for the Z-20. The HH-60 Pave Hawk first flew 26 years before the Z-20 (1987 vs 2013).
| 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 medium-lift utility helicopter, developed in the 2010s, utilized for transport, assault, and search and rescue operations by the Chinese military. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Harbin |
| First flight | 23 December 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | 230 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 | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 360 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 560 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 800 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Z-20?
The Z-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 357 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Z-20?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a longer range at 691 km compared to the Z-20's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Z-20?
The Z-20 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 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-20?
The Z-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,000 kg compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 9,979 kg.
Which is larger, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Z-20?
The Z-20 is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 19.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Z-20?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk entered service first in 1987, 32 years before the Z-20 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Z-20?
The Z-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 112 units of the HH-60 Pave Hawk.