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Bristol Belvedere vs SH-3 Sea King

Bristol Belvedere vs SH-3 Sea King at a glance — top speed 222 vs 267 km/h, range 740 vs 1,005 km, max takeoff weight 8,618 vs 10,002 kg, built 26 vs 1,300 units.

Bristol Belvedere military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Bristol Belvedere
Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-3 Sea King
Specifications
Bristol Belvedere SH-3 Sea King
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bristol Sikorsky
First flight 5 July 1958 11 March 1959
Year introduced 1961 1961
Number produced 26 units 1300 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 304.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.9 m 19.0 m
Height 5.2 m 5.1 m
Length 16.6 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 267 km/h
Operational range 740 km 1,005 km
Service ceiling 3,658 m 4,481 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,618 kg 10,002 kg
Empty weight 5,148 kg 5,382 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,092 kW 2 x 1,044 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bristol Belvedere or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is faster with a maximum speed of 267 km/h compared to the Bristol Belvedere's 222 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bristol Belvedere or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a longer range at 1,005 km compared to the Bristol Belvedere's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bristol Belvedere 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 Bristol Belvedere's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bristol Belvedere or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,002 kg compared to the Bristol Belvedere's 8,618 kg.
Which is larger, the Bristol Belvedere or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Bristol Belvedere's 16.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bristol Belvedere or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King entered service first in 1961, 0 years before the Bristol Belvedere which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bristol Belvedere or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 26 units of the Bristol Belvedere.