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S-92 Superhawk vs SH-60 Seahawk

Sikorsky S-92 Superhawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-92 Superhawk
Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-60 Seahawk
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Specifications
S-92 Superhawk SH-60 Seahawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Sikorsky
First flight 23 December 1998 12 December 1979
Year introduced 2004 1984
Number produced 300 units 938 units
Average unit price $32 million --
Wing area -- m² 210.2 m²
Wingspan 17.2 m 16.4 m
Height -- m 5.2 m
Length -- m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 850 km 830 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 3,700 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 9,926 kg
Empty weight 7,031 kg 6,895 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 1,410 kW
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Overview

The S-92 Superhawk and the SH-60 Seahawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 306 km/h for the S-92 Superhawk vs 270 km/h for the SH-60 Seahawk. The S-92 Superhawk has an operational range of 850 km vs 830 km for the SH-60 Seahawk. The S-92 Superhawk operates at altitudes up to 4,267 m compared to 3,700 m for the SH-60 Seahawk.

The S-92 Superhawk has been produced in 300 units vs 938 for the SH-60 Seahawk. The SH-60 Seahawk first flew 19 years before the S-92 Superhawk (1979 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the S-92 Superhawk or SH-60 Seahawk?
The S-92 Superhawk is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 270 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S-92 Superhawk or SH-60 Seahawk?
The S-92 Superhawk has a longer range at 850 km compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 830 km.
Which can fly higher, the S-92 Superhawk or SH-60 Seahawk?
The S-92 Superhawk has a higher service ceiling at 4,267 meters (13,999 ft) compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the S-92 Superhawk or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,926 kg compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the S-92 Superhawk or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the S-92 Superhawk or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk entered service first in 1984, 20 years before the S-92 Superhawk which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the S-92 Superhawk or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has been produced in greater numbers with 938 units compared to 300 units of the S-92 Superhawk.