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SH-60 Seahawk vs VH-60 White Hawk

SH-60 Seahawk vs VH-60 White Hawk at a glance — top speed 270 vs 257 km/h, range 830 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 9,926 vs 10,660 kg, built 938 vs 9 units.

Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-60 Seahawk
Sikorsky VH-60 White Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 VH-60 White Hawk
Specifications
SH-60 Seahawk VH-60 White Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Sikorsky
First flight 12 December 1979 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1984 1989
Number produced 938 units 9 units
Average unit price -- $30 million
Wing area 210.2 m² -- m²
Wingspan 16.4 m 16.4 m
Height 5.2 m 5.1 m
Length 19.7 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 257 km/h
Operational range 830 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 3,700 m 5,790 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,926 kg 10,660 kg
Empty weight 6,895 kg 6,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,410 kW 2 x 1,260 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SH-60 Seahawk or VH-60 White Hawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the VH-60 White Hawk's 257 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SH-60 Seahawk or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 830 km.
Which can fly higher, the SH-60 Seahawk 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-60 Seahawk's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the SH-60 Seahawk or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,660 kg compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 9,926 kg.
Which is larger, the SH-60 Seahawk or VH-60 White Hawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the VH-60 White Hawk's 19.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the SH-60 Seahawk or VH-60 White Hawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk entered service first in 1984, 5 years before the VH-60 White Hawk which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SH-60 Seahawk or VH-60 White Hawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has been produced in greater numbers with 938 units compared to 9 units of the VH-60 White Hawk.