SH-2 Seasprite vs SH-60 Seahawk
Overview
The SH-2 Seasprite and the SH-60 Seahawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kaman and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 256 km/h for the SH-2 Seasprite vs 270 km/h for the SH-60 Seahawk. The SH-2 Seasprite has an operational range of 680 km vs 830 km for the SH-60 Seahawk. The SH-2 Seasprite operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 3,700 m for the SH-60 Seahawk.
The SH-2 Seasprite has been produced in 184 units vs 938 for the SH-60 Seahawk. The SH-2 Seasprite first flew 20 years before the SH-60 Seahawk (1959 vs 1979).
| American multi-purpose helicopter, known for major deployments during the Vietnam and Falklands Wars, particularly in anti-submarine warfare roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kaman |
| First flight | 2 July 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 184 units |
| Average unit price | $1.2 million |
| American twin-engine multi-mission maritime helicopter, developed in the late 1970s, widely deployed for anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, and naval utility operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 12 December 1979 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 938 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 256 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 680 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 4,173 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 671 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 210.2 m² |
| Wingspan | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 270 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 830 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,926 kg |
| Empty weight | 6,895 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 705 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the SH-2 Seasprite or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk 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 SH-2 Seasprite or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a longer range at 830 km compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the SH-2 Seasprite or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-2 Seasprite has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the SH-2 Seasprite or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,926 kg compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the SH-2 Seasprite or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 16.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the SH-2 Seasprite or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-2 Seasprite entered service first in 1962, 22 years before the SH-60 Seahawk which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SH-2 Seasprite or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has been produced in greater numbers with 938 units compared to 184 units of the SH-2 Seasprite.