SH-2 Seasprite vs AW159
American multi-purpose helicopter, known for major deployments during the Vietnam and Falklands Wars, particularly in anti-submarine warfare roles. | |
Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Kaman |
First flight | 2 July 1959 |
Year of introduction | 1962 |
Number produced | 184 units |
Average unit price | $-- million |
British multi-role helicopter, deployed for battlefield utility, search and rescue, and anti-submarine warfare since modern warfare era. | |
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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 |
Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
Length | 16.1 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | 256 km/h ◉ |
Service ceiling | 5,486 m |
Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
Empty weight | 4,173 kg |
Total thrust | 2 x 1,342 kW ◉ |
Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
Length | 15.0 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | 291 km/h ◉ |
Service ceiling | -- m |
Max. takeoff weight | 6,000 kg |
Empty weight | -- kg |
Total thrust | 2 x 1,015 kW ◉ |