MH-53J Pave Low III vs SH-3 Sea King
Overview
The MH-53J Pave Low III and the SH-3 Sea King are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 310 km/h for the MH-53J Pave Low III vs 267 km/h for the SH-3 Sea King. The MH-53J Pave Low III has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 1,005 km for the SH-3 Sea King. The MH-53J Pave Low III operates at altitudes up to 4,900 m compared to 4,481 m for the SH-3 Sea King. At 20,865 kg MTOW, the MH-53J Pave Low III is 2.1x the SH-3 Sea King's 10,002 kg.
The MH-53J Pave Low III has been produced in 41 units vs 1,300 for the SH-3 Sea King.
| American long-range special operations helicopter, an upgraded variant of the Sikorsky H-53 series produced through conversion (1988-1991) and operated by the United States Air Force until its retirement in 2008. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number produced | 41 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American amphibious helicopter, enlisted for anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War, renowned for Apollo space missions recovery. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 11 March 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 1300 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Wing area | 378.4 m² |
| Wingspan | 22.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 27.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,900 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,865 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,515 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,615 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 267 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,005 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,481 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,002 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,382 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 522 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MH-53J Pave Low III or SH-3 Sea King?
The MH-53J Pave Low III is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 267 km/h, a difference of 43 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MH-53J Pave Low III or SH-3 Sea King?
The MH-53J Pave Low III has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 1,005 km.
Which can fly higher, the MH-53J Pave Low III or SH-3 Sea King?
The MH-53J Pave Low III has a higher service ceiling at 4,900 meters (16,076 ft) compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the MH-53J Pave Low III or SH-3 Sea King?
The MH-53J Pave Low III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,865 kg compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 10,002 kg.
Which is larger, the MH-53J Pave Low III or SH-3 Sea King?
The MH-53J Pave Low III is longer at 27.0 meters compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 16.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MH-53J Pave Low III or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King entered service first in 1961, 27 years before the MH-53J Pave Low III which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MH-53J Pave Low III or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 41 units of the MH-53J Pave Low III.