AW159 vs SH-3 Sea King
| British multi-role helicopter, deployed for battlefield utility, search and rescue, and anti-submarine warfare since modern warfare era. | |
|
|
| 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 amphibious helicopter, enlisted for anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War, renowned for Apollo space missions recovery. | |
|
|
| 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 | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 291 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 777 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,015 kW â—‰ |
|
|
| 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 |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,002 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,382 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,044 kW â—‰ |
|
|
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW159 or SH-3 Sea King?
The AW159 is faster with a maximum speed of 291 km/h compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 267 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW159 or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a longer range at 1,005 km compared to the AW159's 777 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW159 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 AW159's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW159 or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,002 kg compared to the AW159's 6,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW159 or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the AW159's 15.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW159 or SH-3 Sea King?
The AW159 is more expensive at approximately $32 million per unit compared to the SH-3 Sea King at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the AW159 or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King entered service first in 1961, 53 years before the AW159 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW159 or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 67 units of the AW159.