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Westland Lynx vs SH-60 Seahawk

Westland Lynx vs SH-60 Seahawk at a glance — top speed 300 vs 270 km/h, range 528 vs 830 km, max takeoff weight 4,760 vs 9,926 kg, built 450 vs 938 units.

Westland Lynx military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Lynx
Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-60 Seahawk
Specifications
Westland Lynx SH-60 Seahawk
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Westland Sikorsky
First flight 21 March 1971 12 December 1979
Year introduced 1978 1984
Number produced 450 units 938 units
Average unit price $10 million --
Wing area -- m² 210.2 m²
Wingspan 12.8 m 16.4 m
Height 3.6 m 5.2 m
Length 15.0 m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 528 km 830 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 3,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg 9,926 kg
Empty weight 2,740 kg 6,895 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 1,410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Westland Lynx or SH-60 Seahawk?
The Westland Lynx is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 270 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Westland Lynx or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a longer range at 830 km compared to the Westland Lynx's 528 km.
Which can fly higher, the Westland Lynx or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a higher service ceiling at 3,700 meters (12,139 ft) compared to the Westland Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Westland Lynx or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,926 kg compared to the Westland Lynx's 4,760 kg.
Which is larger, the Westland Lynx or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the Westland Lynx's 15.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Westland Lynx or SH-60 Seahawk?
The Westland Lynx entered service first in 1978, 6 years before the SH-60 Seahawk which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Westland Lynx or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has been produced in greater numbers with 938 units compared to 450 units of the Westland Lynx.