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HH-52 Seaguard vs SA321 Super Frelon

HH-52 Seaguard vs SA321 Super Frelon at a glance — top speed 176 vs 275 km/h, range 763 vs 1,020 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 13,000 kg, built 175 vs 110 units.

Sikorsky HH-52 Seaguard military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HH-52 Seaguard
Aérospatiale SA321 Super Frelon military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA321 Super Frelon
Specifications
HH-52 Seaguard SA321 Super Frelon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Aérospatiale
First flight 14 May 1958 7 December 1962
Year introduced 1963 1966
Number produced 175 units 110 units
Average unit price -- $3.5 million
Wing area 204.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 18.9 m
Height 4.9 m 6.7 m
Length 13.6 m 23.0 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 275 km/h
Operational range 763 km 1,020 km
Service ceiling 3,400 m 3,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 2,306 kg 6,865 kg
Total thrust 1 x 540 kW 3 x 1,155 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HH-52 Seaguard or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon is faster with a maximum speed of 275 km/h compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 176 km/h, a difference of 99 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-52 Seaguard or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 763 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-52 Seaguard or SA321 Super Frelon?
The HH-52 Seaguard has a higher service ceiling at 3,400 meters (11,154 ft) compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 3,100 meters (10,170 ft).
Which is heavier, the HH-52 Seaguard or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the HH-52 Seaguard or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 13.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-52 Seaguard or SA321 Super Frelon?
The HH-52 Seaguard entered service first in 1963, 3 years before the SA321 Super Frelon which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HH-52 Seaguard or SA321 Super Frelon?
The HH-52 Seaguard has been produced in greater numbers with 175 units compared to 110 units of the SA321 Super Frelon.