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H-19 Chickasaw vs SH-3 Sea King

H-19 Chickasaw vs SH-3 Sea King at a glance — top speed 163 vs 267 km/h, range 720 vs 1,005 km, max takeoff weight 3,402 vs 10,002 kg, built 1,728 vs 1,300 units.

Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 H-19 Chickasaw
Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-3 Sea King
Specifications
H-19 Chickasaw SH-3 Sea King
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Sikorsky
First flight 10 November 1949 11 March 1959
Year introduced 1950 1961
Number produced 1728 units 1300 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 204.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 19.0 m
Height 4.1 m 5.1 m
Length 12.9 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 163 km/h 267 km/h
Operational range 720 km 1,005 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 4,481 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,402 kg 10,002 kg
Empty weight 2,175 kg 5,382 kg
Total thrust 1 x 450 kW 2 x 1,044 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-19 Chickasaw or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is faster with a maximum speed of 267 km/h compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 163 km/h, a difference of 104 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-19 Chickasaw or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a longer range at 1,005 km compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 720 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-19 Chickasaw 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 H-19 Chickasaw's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-19 Chickasaw or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,002 kg compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 3,402 kg.
Which is larger, the H-19 Chickasaw or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 12.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-19 Chickasaw or SH-3 Sea King?
The H-19 Chickasaw entered service first in 1950, 11 years before the SH-3 Sea King which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-19 Chickasaw or SH-3 Sea King?
The H-19 Chickasaw has been produced in greater numbers with 1,728 units compared to 1,300 units of the SH-3 Sea King.