VH-60 White Hawk vs Z-20

Overview

The VH-60 White Hawk and the Z-20 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 257 km/h for the VH-60 White Hawk vs 360 km/h for the Z-20. The VH-60 White Hawk has an operational range of 2,200 km vs 560 km for the Z-20. The Z-20 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,790 m for the VH-60 White Hawk.

The VH-60 White Hawk has been produced in 9 units vs 230 for the Z-20. The VH-60 White Hawk first flew 39 years before the Z-20 (1974 vs 2013).

American presidential transport helicopter, recognized for service from the late 20th century to the present, laden with advanced security systems.
Sikorsky VH-60 White Hawk Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1989
Number produced 9 units
Average unit price $30 million
Chinese medium-lift utility helicopter, developed in the 2010s, utilized for transport, assault, and search and rescue operations by the Chinese military.
Harbin Z-20 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Harbin
First flight 23 December 2013
Year introduced 2019
Number produced 230 units
Average unit price --
Wingspan 16.4 m β—‰
Height 5.1 m β—‰
Length 19.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 257 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,200 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,790 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,660 kg β—‰
Empty weight 6,850 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 630 kW β—‰
Wingspan 16.0 m β—‰
Height 5.3 m β—‰
Length 20.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 360 km/h β—‰
Operational range 560 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 800 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the VH-60 White Hawk or Z-20?
The Z-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the VH-60 White Hawk's 257 km/h, a difference of 103 km/h.
Which has longer range, the VH-60 White Hawk or Z-20?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the Z-20's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the VH-60 White Hawk or Z-20?
The Z-20 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the VH-60 White Hawk's 5,790 meters (18,996 ft).
Which is heavier, the VH-60 White Hawk or Z-20?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,660 kg compared to the Z-20's 10,000 kg.
Which is larger, the VH-60 White Hawk or Z-20?
The Z-20 is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the VH-60 White Hawk's 19.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the VH-60 White Hawk or Z-20?
The VH-60 White Hawk entered service first in 1989, 30 years before the Z-20 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the VH-60 White Hawk or Z-20?
The Z-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 9 units of the VH-60 White Hawk.