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H-19 Chickasaw vs HH-52 Seaguard

H-19 Chickasaw vs HH-52 Seaguard at a glance — top speed 163 vs 176 km/h, range 720 vs 763 km, max takeoff weight 3,402 vs 3,765 kg, built 1,728 vs 175 units.

Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 H-19 Chickasaw
Sikorsky HH-52 Seaguard military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HH-52 Seaguard
Specifications
H-19 Chickasaw HH-52 Seaguard
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Sikorsky
First flight 10 November 1949 14 May 1958
Year introduced 1950 1963
Number produced 1728 units 175 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 204.9 m² 204.9 m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 16.0 m
Height 4.1 m 4.9 m
Length 12.9 m 13.6 m
Maximum speed 163 km/h 176 km/h
Operational range 720 km 763 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 3,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,402 kg 3,765 kg
Empty weight 2,175 kg 2,306 kg
Total thrust 1 x 450 kW 1 x 540 kW
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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.