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HH-3 Jolly Green Giant vs SH-3 Sea King

HH-3 Jolly Green Giant vs SH-3 Sea King at a glance — top speed 265 vs 267 km/h, range 1,443 vs 1,005 km, max takeoff weight 10,002 vs 10,002 kg, built 181 vs 1,300 units.

Sikorsky HH-3 Jolly Green Giant military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HH-3 Jolly Green Giant
Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-3 Sea King
Specifications
HH-3 Jolly Green Giant SH-3 Sea King
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Sikorsky
First flight 17 June 1963 11 March 1959
Year introduced 1963 1961
Number produced 181 units 1300 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 280.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 19.0 m 19.0 m
Height 5.5 m 5.1 m
Length 22.0 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 265 km/h 267 km/h
Operational range 1,443 km 1,005 km
Service ceiling 6,400 m 4,481 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,002 kg 10,002 kg
Empty weight 6,051 kg 5,382 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,000 kW 2 x 1,044 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.