HH-3 Jolly Green Giant vs SH-3 Sea King
Overview
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant and the SH-3 Sea King are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 265 km/h for the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant vs 267 km/h for the SH-3 Sea King. The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant has an operational range of 1,443 km vs 1,005 km for the SH-3 Sea King. The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant operates at altitudes up to 6,400 m compared to 4,481 m for the SH-3 Sea King.
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant has been produced in 181 units vs 1,300 for the SH-3 Sea King. The SH-3 Sea King first flew 4 years before the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant (1959 vs 1963).
| American twin-engine transport and search and rescue helicopter, developed in the early 1960s, utilized for long-range recovery operations and maritime rescue. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 17 June 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number produced | 181 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American amphibious helicopter, enlisted for anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War, renowned for Apollo space missions recovery. | |
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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 | 280.5 m² |
| Wingspan | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 265 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,443 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,002 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,051 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 500 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 HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is faster with a maximum speed of 267 km/h compared to the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant's 265 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or SH-3 Sea King?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant has a longer range at 1,443 km compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 1,005 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or SH-3 Sea King?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,002 kg compared to the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant's 10,002 kg.
Which is larger, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or SH-3 Sea King?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 16.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King entered service first in 1961, 2 years before the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 181 units of the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant.