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CH-53 Sea Stallion vs VH-60 White Hawk

Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-53 Sea Stallion
Sikorsky VH-60 White Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 VH-60 White Hawk
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Specifications
CH-53 Sea Stallion VH-60 White Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Sikorsky
First flight 14 October 1964 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1966 1989
Number produced 284 units 9 units
Average unit price $40 million $30 million
Wingspan 24.1 m 16.4 m
Height 8.5 m 5.1 m
Length 30.2 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 257 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 5,639 m 5,790 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,300 kg 10,660 kg
Empty weight 15,071 kg 6,850 kg
Total thrust 3 x 3,270 kW 2 x 1,260 kW
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Overview

The CH-53 Sea Stallion and the VH-60 White Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 315 km/h for the CH-53 Sea Stallion vs 257 km/h for the VH-60 White Hawk. The CH-53 Sea Stallion has an operational range of 1,000 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 5,639 m for the CH-53 Sea Stallion. At 33,300 kg MTOW, the CH-53 Sea Stallion is 3.1x the VH-60 White Hawk's 10,660 kg.

The CH-53 Sea Stallion has been produced in 284 units vs 9 for the VH-60 White Hawk. Unit cost is $40M for the CH-53 Sea Stallion vs $30M for the VH-60 White Hawk. The CH-53 Sea Stallion first flew 10 years before the VH-60 White Hawk (1964 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or VH-60 White Hawk?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the VH-60 White Hawk's 257 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the CH-53 Sea Stallion's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-53 Sea Stallion 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 CH-53 Sea Stallion's 5,639 meters (18,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or VH-60 White Hawk?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,300 kg compared to the VH-60 White Hawk's 10,660 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or VH-60 White Hawk?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the VH-60 White Hawk's 19.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or VH-60 White Hawk?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the VH-60 White Hawk at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or VH-60 White Hawk?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion entered service first in 1966, 23 years before the VH-60 White Hawk which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or VH-60 White Hawk?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has been produced in greater numbers with 284 units compared to 9 units of the VH-60 White Hawk.