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S-92 Superhawk vs VH-60 White Hawk

Sikorsky S-92 Superhawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-92 Superhawk
Sikorsky VH-60 White Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 VH-60 White Hawk
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Specifications
S-92 Superhawk VH-60 White Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Sikorsky
First flight 23 December 1998 29 November 1974
Year introduced 2004 1989
Number produced 300 units 9 units
Average unit price $32 million $30 million
Wingspan 17.2 m 16.4 m
Height -- m 5.1 m
Length -- m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 257 km/h
Operational range 850 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 5,790 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 10,660 kg
Empty weight 7,031 kg 6,850 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 1,260 kW
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Overview

The S-92 Superhawk and the VH-60 White Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 306 km/h for the S-92 Superhawk vs 257 km/h for the VH-60 White Hawk. The S-92 Superhawk has an operational range of 850 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 4,267 m for the S-92 Superhawk.

The S-92 Superhawk has been produced in 300 units vs 9 for the VH-60 White Hawk. Unit cost is $32M for the S-92 Superhawk vs $30M for the VH-60 White Hawk. The VH-60 White Hawk first flew 24 years before the S-92 Superhawk (1974 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the S-92 Superhawk or VH-60 White Hawk?
The S-92 Superhawk is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the VH-60 White Hawk's 257 km/h, a difference of 49 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S-92 Superhawk or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 850 km.
Which can fly higher, the S-92 Superhawk 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 S-92 Superhawk's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the S-92 Superhawk or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,660 kg compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the S-92 Superhawk or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the S-92 Superhawk or VH-60 White Hawk?
The S-92 Superhawk is more expensive at approximately $32 million per unit compared to the VH-60 White Hawk at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the S-92 Superhawk or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk entered service first in 1989, 15 years before the S-92 Superhawk which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the S-92 Superhawk or VH-60 White Hawk?
The S-92 Superhawk has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 9 units of the VH-60 White Hawk.