SH-3 Sea King vs VH-60 White Hawk

American amphibious helicopter, enlisted for anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War, renowned for Apollo space missions recovery.
Picture of SH-3 Sea King
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 11 March 1959
Year of introduction 1961
Number produced 1300 units
Average unit price $25 million
American presidential transport helicopter, recognized for service from the late 20th century to the present, laden with advanced security systems.
Picture of VH-60 White Hawk
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 29 November 1974
Year of introduction 1989
Number produced 9 units
Average unit price $30 million
Wingspan 19.0 m β—‰
Height 5.1 m β—‰
Length 16.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 267 km/h β—‰
Operational range 965 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,481 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,002 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,382 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,044 kW β—‰
3-view profile of SH-3 Sea King
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 1,260 kW β—‰
3-view profile of VH-60 White Hawk

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