HH-60 Pave Hawk vs SH-60 Seahawk
Overview
The HH-60 Pave Hawk and the SH-60 Seahawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 357 km/h for the HH-60 Pave Hawk vs 270 km/h for the SH-60 Seahawk. The HH-60 Pave Hawk has an operational range of 691 km vs 830 km for the SH-60 Seahawk. The HH-60 Pave Hawk operates at altitudes up to 4,300 m compared to 3,700 m for the SH-60 Seahawk.
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has been produced in 112 units vs 938 for the SH-60 Seahawk. The SH-60 Seahawk first flew 8 years before the HH-60 Pave Hawk (1979 vs 1987).
| 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 | -- |
| American twin-engine multi-mission maritime helicopter, developed in the late 1970s, widely deployed for anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, and naval utility operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 12 December 1979 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 938 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 210.2 m² |
| Wingspan | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 270 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 830 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,926 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,895 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 705 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or SH-60 Seahawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 357 km/h compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 270 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a longer range at 830 km compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 691 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or SH-60 Seahawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 4,300 meters (14,107 ft) compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or SH-60 Seahawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,979 kg compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 9,926 kg.
Which is larger, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or SH-60 Seahawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is longer at 19.8 meters compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 19.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk entered service first in 1984, 3 years before the HH-60 Pave Hawk which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has been produced in greater numbers with 938 units compared to 112 units of the HH-60 Pave Hawk.