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Ka-25 Hormone vs SH-2 Seasprite

Kamov Ka-25 Hormone military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-25 Hormone
Kaman SH-2 Seasprite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-2 Seasprite
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Specifications
Ka-25 Hormone SH-2 Seasprite
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Kaman
First flight 26 April 1961 2 July 1959
Year introduced 1968 1962
Number produced 460 units 184 units
Average unit price $6 million $1.2 million
Wingspan 15.7 m 13.4 m
Height 5.4 m 4.6 m
Length 9.8 m 16.1 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 256 km/h
Operational range 400 km 680 km
Service ceiling 3,350 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg -- kg
Empty weight 4,765 kg 4,173 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 1,342 kW
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Overview

The Ka-25 Hormone and the SH-2 Seasprite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Kaman respectively.

Top speed is 220 km/h for the Ka-25 Hormone vs 256 km/h for the SH-2 Seasprite. The Ka-25 Hormone has an operational range of 400 km vs 680 km for the SH-2 Seasprite. The SH-2 Seasprite operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 3,350 m for the Ka-25 Hormone.

The Ka-25 Hormone has been produced in 460 units vs 184 for the SH-2 Seasprite. Unit cost is $6M for the Ka-25 Hormone vs $1.2M for the SH-2 Seasprite. The SH-2 Seasprite first flew 2 years before the Ka-25 Hormone (1959 vs 1961).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-25 Hormone or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite is faster with a maximum speed of 256 km/h compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 220 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-25 Hormone or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite has a longer range at 680 km compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-25 Hormone or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 3,350 meters (10,990 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-25 Hormone or SH-2 Seasprite?
The Ka-25 Hormone has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-25 Hormone or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite is longer at 16.1 meters compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ka-25 Hormone or SH-2 Seasprite?
The Ka-25 Hormone is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the SH-2 Seasprite at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Ka-25 Hormone or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite entered service first in 1962, 6 years before the Ka-25 Hormone which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-25 Hormone or SH-2 Seasprite?
The Ka-25 Hormone has been produced in greater numbers with 460 units compared to 184 units of the SH-2 Seasprite.