AW101 vs SH-3 Sea King
Overview
The AW101 and the SH-3 Sea King are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 309 km/h for the AW101 vs 267 km/h for the SH-3 Sea King. The AW101 has an operational range of 1,389 km vs 1,005 km for the SH-3 Sea King. The SH-3 Sea King operates at altitudes up to 4,481 m compared to 2,600 m for the AW101.
The AW101 has been produced in 137 units vs 1,300 for the SH-3 Sea King. Unit cost is $70M for the AW101 vs $25M for the SH-3 Sea King. The SH-3 Sea King first flew 5 years before the AW101 (1959 vs 1964).
| British-Italian medium-lift helicopter, notable for search and rescue, anti-submarine warfare, and troop transport operations globally since the early 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 19 October 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 137 units |
| Average unit price | $70 million |
| 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 |
| Wingspan | 18.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 309 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,389 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 2,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,900 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,850 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 348 kW ◉ |
| 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 AW101 or SH-3 Sea King?
The AW101 is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 267 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or SH-3 Sea King?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 1,005 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a higher service ceiling at 4,481 meters (14,701 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or SH-3 Sea King?
The AW101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,900 kg compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 10,002 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or SH-3 Sea King?
The AW101 is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW101 or SH-3 Sea King?
The AW101 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the SH-3 Sea King at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King entered service first in 1961, 38 years before the AW101 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 137 units of the AW101.