AW101 vs SH-3 Sea King
| British-Italian medium-lift helicopter, notable for search and rescue, anti-submarine warfare, and troop transport operations globally since the early 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 19 October 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 137 units |
| Average unit price | $70 million |
| American amphibious helicopter, enlisted for anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War, renowned for Apollo space missions recovery. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 11 March 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 1300 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | 6.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 309 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,389 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 2,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,900 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,850 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,044 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 19.0 m |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 267 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,005 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,481 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,002 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,382 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,044 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW101 or SH-3 Sea King?
The AW101 is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 267 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or SH-3 Sea King?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 1,005 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a higher service ceiling at 4,481 meters (14,701 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or SH-3 Sea King?
The AW101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,900 kg compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 10,002 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or SH-3 Sea King?
The AW101 is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW101 or SH-3 Sea King?
The AW101 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the SH-3 Sea King at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King entered service first in 1961, 38 years before the AW101 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 137 units of the AW101.