HH-3 Jolly Green Giant vs HH-52 Seaguard

Overview

The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant and the HH-52 Seaguard are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 265 km/h for the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant vs 176 km/h for the HH-52 Seaguard. The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant has an operational range of 1,443 km vs 763 km for the HH-52 Seaguard. The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant operates at altitudes up to 6,400 m compared to 3,400 m for the HH-52 Seaguard. At 10,002 kg MTOW, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant is 2.7x the HH-52 Seaguard's 3,765 kg.

The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant has been produced in 181 units vs 175 for the HH-52 Seaguard. The HH-52 Seaguard first flew 5 years before the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant (1958 vs 1963).

HH-3 Jolly Green Giant

American twin-engine transport and search and rescue helicopter, developed in the early 1960s, utilized for long-range recovery operations and maritime rescue.
Sikorsky HH-3 Jolly Green Giant Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 17 June 1963
Year introduced 1963
Number produced 181 units
Average unit price --
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HH-52 Seaguard

American amphibious search and rescue helicopter, developed in the late 1950s and widely operated by the United States Coast Guard for air-sea rescue missions until the late 1980s.
Sikorsky HH-52 Seaguard Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 14 May 1958
Year introduced 1963
Number produced 175 units
Average unit price --
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HH-3 Jolly Green Giant

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 ◉

HH-52 Seaguard

Wing area 204.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 16.0 m ◉
Height 4.9 m ◉
Length 13.6 m ◉
Maximum speed 176 km/h ◉
Operational range 763 km ◉
Service ceiling 3,400 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg ◉
Empty weight 2,306 kg ◉
Total thrust 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.

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