HH-52 Seaguard vs SA321 Super Frelon
Overview
The HH-52 Seaguard and the SA321 Super Frelon are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Aérospatiale respectively.
Top speed is 176 km/h for the HH-52 Seaguard vs 275 km/h for the SA321 Super Frelon. The HH-52 Seaguard has an operational range of 763 km vs 1,020 km for the SA321 Super Frelon. The HH-52 Seaguard operates at altitudes up to 3,400 m compared to 3,100 m for the SA321 Super Frelon. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the SA321 Super Frelon is 3.5x the HH-52 Seaguard's 3,765 kg.
The HH-52 Seaguard has been produced in 175 units vs 110 for the SA321 Super Frelon. The HH-52 Seaguard first flew 4 years before the SA321 Super Frelon (1958 vs 1962).
| 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 | -- |
| French heavy transport helicopter, operational during the Cold War, prominently used by China, France, and Israel. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 7 December 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 110 units |
| Average unit price | $3.5 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 | 18.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 275 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,020 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,865 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 385 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.