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HH-3 Jolly Green Giant vs HH-52 Seaguard

HH-3 Jolly Green Giant vs HH-52 Seaguard at a glance — top speed 265 vs 176 km/h, range 1,443 vs 763 km, max takeoff weight 10,002 vs 3,765 kg, built 181 vs 175 units.

Sikorsky HH-3 Jolly Green Giant military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HH-3 Jolly Green Giant
Sikorsky HH-52 Seaguard military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HH-52 Seaguard
Specifications
HH-3 Jolly Green Giant HH-52 Seaguard
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Sikorsky
First flight 17 June 1963 14 May 1958
Year introduced 1963 1963
Number produced 181 units 175 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 280.5 m² 204.9 m²
Wingspan 19.0 m 16.0 m
Height 5.5 m 4.9 m
Length 22.0 m 13.6 m
Maximum speed 265 km/h 176 km/h
Operational range 1,443 km 763 km
Service ceiling 6,400 m 3,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,002 kg 3,765 kg
Empty weight 6,051 kg 2,306 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,000 kW 1 x 540 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or HH-52 Seaguard?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant is faster with a maximum speed of 265 km/h compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 176 km/h, a difference of 89 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or HH-52 Seaguard?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant has a longer range at 1,443 km compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 763 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or HH-52 Seaguard?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 3,400 meters (11,154 ft).
Which is heavier, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or HH-52 Seaguard?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,002 kg compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or HH-52 Seaguard?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 13.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or HH-52 Seaguard?
The HH-52 Seaguard entered service first in 1963, 0 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 HH-52 Seaguard?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant has been produced in greater numbers with 181 units compared to 175 units of the HH-52 Seaguard.