AW159 vs SH-2 Seasprite
| British multi-role helicopter, deployed for battlefield utility, search and rescue, and anti-submarine warfare since modern warfare era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 12 November 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | 67 units |
| Average unit price | $32 million |
| American multi-purpose helicopter, known for major deployments during the Vietnam and Falklands Wars, particularly in anti-submarine warfare roles. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kaman |
| First flight | 2 July 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 184 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 291 km/h â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,000 kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,015 kW â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 256 km/h â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 4,173 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,342 kW â—‰ |