H-19 Chickasaw vs SH-3 Sea King
Overview
The H-19 Chickasaw and the SH-3 Sea King are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 163 km/h for the H-19 Chickasaw vs 267 km/h for the SH-3 Sea King. The H-19 Chickasaw has an operational range of 720 km vs 1,005 km for the SH-3 Sea King. The SH-3 Sea King operates at altitudes up to 4,481 m compared to 3,200 m for the H-19 Chickasaw. At 10,002 kg MTOW, the SH-3 Sea King is 2.9x the H-19 Chickasaw's 3,402 kg.
The H-19 Chickasaw has been produced in 1,728 units vs 1,300 for the SH-3 Sea King. The H-19 Chickasaw first flew 10 years before the SH-3 Sea King (1949 vs 1959).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 10 November 1949 |
| Year introduced | 1950 |
| Number produced | 1728 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 11 March 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 1300 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Wing area | 204.9 m² |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 163 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 720 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,402 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,175 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 450 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 267 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,005 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,481 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,002 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,382 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 522 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.