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Westland Lynx vs SH-2 Seasprite

Westland Lynx military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Lynx
Kaman SH-2 Seasprite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-2 Seasprite
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Specifications
Westland Lynx SH-2 Seasprite
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Westland Kaman
First flight 21 March 1971 2 July 1959
Year introduced 1978 1962
Number produced 450 units 184 units
Average unit price $10 million $1.2 million
Wingspan 12.8 m 13.4 m
Height 3.6 m 4.6 m
Length 15.0 m 16.1 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 256 km/h
Operational range 528 km 680 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg -- kg
Empty weight 2,740 kg 4,173 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 1,342 kW
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Overview

The Westland Lynx and the SH-2 Seasprite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Westland and Kaman respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the Westland Lynx vs 256 km/h for the SH-2 Seasprite. The Westland Lynx has an operational range of 528 km vs 680 km for the SH-2 Seasprite. The SH-2 Seasprite operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 3,200 m for the Westland Lynx.

The Westland Lynx has been produced in 450 units vs 184 for the SH-2 Seasprite. Unit cost is $10M for the Westland Lynx vs $1.2M for the SH-2 Seasprite. The SH-2 Seasprite first flew 12 years before the Westland Lynx (1959 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Westland Lynx or SH-2 Seasprite?
The Westland Lynx is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 256 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Westland Lynx or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite has a longer range at 680 km compared to the Westland Lynx's 528 km.
Which can fly higher, the Westland Lynx or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the Westland Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Westland Lynx or SH-2 Seasprite?
The Westland Lynx has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Westland Lynx or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite is longer at 16.1 meters compared to the Westland Lynx's 15.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Westland Lynx or SH-2 Seasprite?
The Westland Lynx is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the SH-2 Seasprite at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Westland Lynx or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite entered service first in 1962, 16 years before the Westland Lynx which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Westland Lynx or SH-2 Seasprite?
The Westland Lynx has been produced in greater numbers with 450 units compared to 184 units of the SH-2 Seasprite.