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.
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
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

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