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Ka-27 Helix vs SH-2 Seasprite

Ka-27 Helix vs SH-2 Seasprite at a glance — top speed 270 vs 256 km/h, range 980 vs 680 km, built 201 vs 184 units.

Kamov Ka-27 Helix military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-27 HelixFull specs
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🇺🇸 SH-2 SeaspriteFull specs
Specifications
Ka-27 Helix SH-2 Seasprite
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Kaman
First flight 8 August 1973 2 July 1959
Year introduced 1982 1962
Number produced 201 units 184 units
Average unit price -- $1.2 million
Wingspan 15.8 m 13.4 m
Height 5.5 m 4.6 m
Length 11.3 m 16.1 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 256 km/h
Operational range 980 km 680 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 6,500 kg 4,173 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,659 kW 2 x 1,342 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-27 Helix or SH-2 Seasprite?
The Ka-27 Helix is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 256 km/h, a difference of 14 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-27 Helix or SH-2 Seasprite?
The Ka-27 Helix has a longer range at 980 km compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-27 Helix or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is larger, the Ka-27 Helix or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite is longer at 16.1 meters compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-27 Helix or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite entered service first in 1962, 20 years before the Ka-27 Helix which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-27 Helix or SH-2 Seasprite?
The Ka-27 Helix has been produced in greater numbers with 201 units compared to 184 units of the SH-2 Seasprite.