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HH-52 Seaguard vs SH-2 Seasprite

HH-52 Seaguard vs SH-2 Seasprite at a glance — top speed 176 vs 256 km/h, range 763 vs 680 km, built 175 vs 184 units.

Sikorsky HH-52 Seaguard military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HH-52 SeaguardFull specs
Kaman SH-2 Seasprite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-2 SeaspriteFull specs
Specifications
HH-52 Seaguard SH-2 Seasprite
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Kaman
First flight 14 May 1958 2 July 1959
Year introduced 1963 1962
Number produced 175 units 184 units
Average unit price -- $1.2 million
Wing area 204.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 13.4 m
Height 4.9 m 4.6 m
Length 13.6 m 16.1 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 256 km/h
Operational range 763 km 680 km
Service ceiling 3,400 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg -- kg
Empty weight 2,306 kg 4,173 kg
Total thrust 1 x 540 kW 2 x 1,342 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HH-52 Seaguard or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite is faster with a maximum speed of 256 km/h compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 176 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-52 Seaguard or SH-2 Seasprite?
The HH-52 Seaguard has a longer range at 763 km compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-52 Seaguard or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 3,400 meters (11,154 ft).
Which is larger, the HH-52 Seaguard or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite is longer at 16.1 meters compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 13.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-52 Seaguard or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite entered service first in 1962, 1 years before the HH-52 Seaguard which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HH-52 Seaguard or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite has been produced in greater numbers with 184 units compared to 175 units of the HH-52 Seaguard.