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OH-58 Kiowa vs VH-60 White Hawk

OH-58 Kiowa vs VH-60 White Hawk at a glance — top speed 240 vs 257 km/h, range 260 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 10,660 kg, built 2,325 vs 9 units.

Bell OH-58 Kiowa military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OH-58 Kiowa
Sikorsky VH-60 White Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 VH-60 White Hawk
Specifications
OH-58 Kiowa VH-60 White Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Sikorsky
First flight 8 December 1962 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1969 1989
Number produced 2325 units 9 units
Average unit price -- $30 million
Wing area 89.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 16.4 m
Height 3.9 m 5.1 m
Length 12.9 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 257 km/h
Operational range 260 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 4,575 m 5,790 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 10,660 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 6,850 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 1,260 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the OH-58 Kiowa or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 257 km/h compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 240 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OH-58 Kiowa or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 260 km.
Which can fly higher, the OH-58 Kiowa 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 OH-58 Kiowa's 4,575 meters (15,009 ft).
Which is heavier, the OH-58 Kiowa or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,660 kg compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the OH-58 Kiowa or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 12.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the OH-58 Kiowa or VH-60 White Hawk?
The OH-58 Kiowa entered service first in 1969, 20 years before the VH-60 White Hawk which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OH-58 Kiowa or VH-60 White Hawk?
The OH-58 Kiowa has been produced in greater numbers with 2,325 units compared to 9 units of the VH-60 White Hawk.