Kaman SH-2 Seasprite
Summary
| Category | Helicopter |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 2 July 1959 |
| Year of introduction | 1962 |
| Number produced | 184 units |
Description
The Kaman SH-2 Seasprite is a military helicopter that was initially developed by the American aerospace company Kaman Aircraft Corporation. Primarily designed for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions, the SH-2 Seasprite entered service with the United States Navy in the 1960s. Over the years, it underwent various upgrades and modifications to enhance its capabilities. The helicopter's primary mission is to detect, track, and engage submarines, employing a range of sensors and armaments for submarine hunting and surveillance. Additionally, it can also be assigned roles such as search and rescue (SAR), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), and utility transport. The SH-2 Seasprite has been deployed by several allied nations worldwide.
Technical specifications
| Version: SH-2G Super Seasprite | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 3 members |
| Maximum speed | 256 km/h (159 mph) |
| Height | 4.6 m (15.0 ft) |
| Length | 16.1 m (52.9 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 5486 m (17999 ft) |
| Empty weight | 4173 kg (9200 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 12.7 m/s (41.7 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turbomoteurs General Electric T700-GE-401C delivering 1342 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Egypt | 10 | |
|
New Zealand | 9 | |
|
Poland | 4 | |
|
Peru | 1 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
Australia • Egypt • New Zealand • Peru • Poland • United States