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HH-60 Pave Hawk vs Z-20

HH-60 Pave Hawk vs Z-20 at a glance — top speed 357 vs 360 km/h, range 691 vs 560 km, max takeoff weight 9,979 vs 10,000 kg, built 112 vs 230 units.

Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
Harbin Z-20 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-20
Specifications
HH-60 Pave Hawk Z-20
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Harbin
First flight 1 January 1987 23 December 2013
Year introduced 1987 2019
Number produced 112 units 230 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 16.1 m 16.0 m
Height 5.1 m 5.3 m
Length 19.8 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 357 km/h 360 km/h
Operational range 691 km 560 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,979 kg 10,000 kg
Empty weight 7,257 kg 5,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,450 kW 2 x 1,600 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Z-20?
The Z-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 357 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Z-20?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a longer range at 691 km compared to the Z-20's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Z-20?
The Z-20 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Z-20?
The Z-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,000 kg compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 9,979 kg.
Which is larger, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Z-20?
The Z-20 is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 19.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Z-20?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk entered service first in 1987, 32 years before the Z-20 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Z-20?
The Z-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 112 units of the HH-60 Pave Hawk.