H175 vs SH-2 Seasprite
The H175 and the SH-2 Seasprite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Kaman respectively. Top speed is 315 km/h for the H175 vs 256 km/h for the SH-2 Seasprite. The H175 has an operational range of 1,259 km vs 680 km for the SH-2 Seasprite. The H175 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,486 m for the SH-2 Seasprite. The SH-2 Seasprite first flew 50 years before the H175 (1959 vs 2009).
| European super-medium utility helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for oil and gas industry support, search and rescue, and corporate transportation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 17 December 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American multi-purpose helicopter, known for major deployments during the Vietnam and Falklands Wars, particularly in anti-submarine warfare roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kaman |
| First flight | 2 July 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 184 units |
| Average unit price | $1.2 million |
| Wing area | 172.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,259 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,800 kg |
| Empty weight | 4,603 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 662 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 256 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 680 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 4,173 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 671 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H175 or SH-2 Seasprite?
The H175 is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 256 km/h, a difference of 59 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H175 or SH-2 Seasprite?
The H175 has a longer range at 1,259 km compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the H175 or SH-2 Seasprite?
The H175 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the H175 or SH-2 Seasprite?
The H175 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,800 kg compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the H175 or SH-2 Seasprite?
The H175 is longer at 18.1 meters compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 16.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the H175 or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite entered service first in 1962, 52 years before the H175 which entered service in 2014.