AW159 vs SH-3 Sea King

British multi-role helicopter, deployed for battlefield utility, search and rescue, and anti-submarine warfare since modern warfare era.
Picture of AW159
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer AgustaWestland
First flight 12 November 2009
Year of introduction 2014
Number produced 67 units
Average unit price $32 million
American amphibious helicopter, enlisted for anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War, renowned for Apollo space missions recovery.
Picture of SH-3 Sea King
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 11 March 1959
Year of introduction 1961
Number produced 1300 units
Average unit price $25 million
Wingspan -- m
Height 3.8 m
Length 15.0 m
Maximum speed 291 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 6,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,015 kW
Wingspan 19.0 m
Height 5.1 m
Length 16.7 m
Maximum speed 267 km/h
Operational range 965 km
Service ceiling 4,481 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,002 kg
Empty weight 5,382 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,044 kW
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