H-19 Chickasaw vs HH-52 Seaguard

Overview

The H-19 Chickasaw and the HH-52 Seaguard are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 163 km/h for the H-19 Chickasaw vs 176 km/h for the HH-52 Seaguard. The H-19 Chickasaw has an operational range of 720 km vs 763 km for the HH-52 Seaguard. The HH-52 Seaguard operates at altitudes up to 3,400 m compared to 3,200 m for the H-19 Chickasaw.

The H-19 Chickasaw has been produced in 1,728 units vs 175 for the HH-52 Seaguard. The H-19 Chickasaw first flew 9 years before the HH-52 Seaguard (1949 vs 1958).

American multi-purpose piston-engined utility helicopter, developed in the mid-20th century, extensively used for transport, rescue, and medical evacuation by various global military and civil operators.
Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 10 November 1949
Year introduced 1950
Number produced 1728 units
Average unit price --
American amphibious search and rescue helicopter, developed in the late 1950s and widely operated by the United States Coast Guard for air-sea rescue missions until the late 1980s.
Sikorsky HH-52 Seaguard Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 14 May 1958
Year introduced 1963
Number produced 175 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 204.9 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 16.0 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m β—‰
Length 12.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 163 km/h β—‰
Operational range 720 km β—‰
Service ceiling 3,200 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,402 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,175 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 450 kW β—‰
Wing area 204.9 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 16.0 m β—‰
Height 4.9 m β—‰
Length 13.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 176 km/h β—‰
Operational range 763 km β—‰
Service ceiling 3,400 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,306 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 540 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-19 Chickasaw or HH-52 Seaguard?
The HH-52 Seaguard is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 163 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-19 Chickasaw or HH-52 Seaguard?
The HH-52 Seaguard has a longer range at 763 km compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 720 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-19 Chickasaw or HH-52 Seaguard?
The HH-52 Seaguard has a higher service ceiling at 3,400 meters (11,154 ft) compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-19 Chickasaw or HH-52 Seaguard?
The HH-52 Seaguard has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 3,402 kg.
Which is larger, the H-19 Chickasaw or HH-52 Seaguard?
The HH-52 Seaguard is longer at 13.6 meters compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 12.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-19 Chickasaw or HH-52 Seaguard?
The H-19 Chickasaw entered service first in 1950, 13 years before the HH-52 Seaguard which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-19 Chickasaw or HH-52 Seaguard?
The H-19 Chickasaw has been produced in greater numbers with 1,728 units compared to 175 units of the HH-52 Seaguard.