AW159 vs SH-2 Seasprite
AW159 vs SH-2 Seasprite at a glance — top speed 311 vs 256 km/h, range 777 vs 680 km, built 67 vs 184 units.
Specifications
|
AW159 |
SH-2 Seasprite |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
Kaman |
| First flight |
12 November 2009 |
2 July 1959 |
| Year introduced |
2014 |
1962 |
| Number produced |
67 units |
184 units |
| Average unit price |
$32 million |
$1.2 million |
| Wingspan |
12.8 m |
13.4 m |
| Height |
3.8 m |
4.6 m |
| Length |
15.0 m |
16.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
311 km/h |
256 km/h |
| Operational range |
777 km |
680 km |
| Service ceiling |
4,000 m |
5,486 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
6,000 kg |
-- kg |
| Empty weight |
3,300 kg |
4,173 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,015 kW
|
2 x 1,342 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the AW159 or SH-2 Seasprite?
The AW159 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 256 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW159 or SH-2 Seasprite?
The AW159 has a longer range at 777 km compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW159 or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the AW159's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW159 or SH-2 Seasprite?
The AW159 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,000 kg compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the AW159 or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite is longer at 16.1 meters compared to the AW159's 15.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW159 or SH-2 Seasprite?
The AW159 is more expensive at approximately $32 million per unit compared to the SH-2 Seasprite at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the AW159 or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite entered service first in 1962, 52 years before the AW159 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW159 or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite has been produced in greater numbers with 184 units compared to 67 units of the AW159.
