SH-3 Sea King vs SA321 Super Frelon
| 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 |
| French heavy transport helicopter, operational during the Cold War, prominently used by China, France, and Israel. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 7 December 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 110 units |
| Average unit price | $3.5 million |
| Wingspan | 19.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 267 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 965 km |
| Service ceiling | 4,481 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,002 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,382 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,044 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 18.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 275 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 3,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,865 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,155 kW â—‰ |
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