HH-52 Seaguard vs SH-3 Sea King
Overview
The HH-52 Seaguard and the SH-3 Sea King are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 176 km/h for the HH-52 Seaguard vs 267 km/h for the SH-3 Sea King. The HH-52 Seaguard has an operational range of 763 km vs 1,005 km for the SH-3 Sea King. The SH-3 Sea King operates at altitudes up to 4,481 m compared to 3,400 m for the HH-52 Seaguard. At 10,002 kg MTOW, the SH-3 Sea King is 2.7x the HH-52 Seaguard's 3,765 kg.
The HH-52 Seaguard has been produced in 175 units vs 1,300 for the SH-3 Sea King. The HH-52 Seaguard first flew 1 years before the SH-3 Sea King (1958 vs 1959).
| 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. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 14 May 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number produced | 175 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 | 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 ◉ |
| 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-52 Seaguard or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is faster with a maximum speed of 267 km/h compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 176 km/h, a difference of 91 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-52 Seaguard or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a longer range at 1,005 km compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 763 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-52 Seaguard or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a higher service ceiling at 4,481 meters (14,701 ft) compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 3,400 meters (11,154 ft).
Which is heavier, the HH-52 Seaguard or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King 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-52 Seaguard or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 13.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-52 Seaguard or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King entered service first in 1961, 2 years before the HH-52 Seaguard which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HH-52 Seaguard or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 175 units of the HH-52 Seaguard.