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SH-3 Sea King vs VH-60 White Hawk

Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-3 Sea King
Sikorsky VH-60 White Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 VH-60 White Hawk
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Specifications
SH-3 Sea King VH-60 White Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Sikorsky
First flight 11 March 1959 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1961 1989
Number produced 1300 units 9 units
Average unit price $25 million $30 million
Wingspan 19.0 m 16.4 m
Height 5.1 m 5.1 m
Length 16.7 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 267 km/h 257 km/h
Operational range 1,005 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 4,481 m 5,790 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,002 kg 10,660 kg
Empty weight 5,382 kg 6,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,044 kW 2 x 1,260 kW
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Overview

The SH-3 Sea King and the VH-60 White Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 267 km/h for the SH-3 Sea King vs 257 km/h for the VH-60 White Hawk. The SH-3 Sea King has an operational range of 1,005 km vs 2,200 km for the VH-60 White Hawk. The VH-60 White Hawk operates at altitudes up to 5,790 m compared to 4,481 m for the SH-3 Sea King.

The SH-3 Sea King has been produced in 1,300 units vs 9 for the VH-60 White Hawk. Unit cost is $25M for the SH-3 Sea King vs $30M for the VH-60 White Hawk. The SH-3 Sea King first flew 15 years before the VH-60 White Hawk (1959 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SH-3 Sea King or VH-60 White Hawk?
The SH-3 Sea King is faster with a maximum speed of 267 km/h compared to the VH-60 White Hawk's 257 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SH-3 Sea King or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 1,005 km.
Which can fly higher, the SH-3 Sea King 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 SH-3 Sea King's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the SH-3 Sea King or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,660 kg compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 10,002 kg.
Which is larger, the SH-3 Sea King or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the SH-3 Sea King or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the SH-3 Sea King at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the SH-3 Sea King or VH-60 White Hawk?
The SH-3 Sea King entered service first in 1961, 28 years before the VH-60 White Hawk which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SH-3 Sea King or VH-60 White Hawk?
The SH-3 Sea King has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 9 units of the VH-60 White Hawk.