Bell 47 vs SH-2 Seasprite
Bell 47 vs SH-2 Seasprite at a glance — top speed 169 vs 256 km/h, range 396 vs 680 km, built 5,600 vs 184 units.
Specifications
|
Bell 47 |
SH-2 Seasprite |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Bell |
Kaman |
| First flight |
1 January 1946 |
2 July 1959 |
| Year introduced |
1946 |
1962 |
| Number produced |
5600 units |
184 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$1.2 million |
| Wing area |
100.8 m² |
-- m² |
| Wingspan |
11.3 m |
13.4 m |
| Height |
2.8 m |
4.6 m |
| Length |
9.6 m |
16.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
169 km/h |
256 km/h |
| Operational range |
396 km |
680 km |
| Service ceiling |
-- m |
5,486 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,338 kg |
-- kg |
| Empty weight |
859 kg |
4,173 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 210 kW
|
2 x 1,342 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Bell 47 or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite is faster with a maximum speed of 256 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite has a longer range at 680 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or SH-2 Seasprite?
The Bell 47 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,338 kg compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite is longer at 16.1 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or SH-2 Seasprite?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 16 years before the SH-2 Seasprite which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or SH-2 Seasprite?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 184 units of the SH-2 Seasprite.
