SH-2 Seasprite vs Ka-25 Hormone
American multi-purpose helicopter, known for major deployments during the Vietnam and Falklands Wars, particularly in anti-submarine warfare roles. | |
Origin country | πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Kaman |
First flight | 2 July 1959 |
Year of introduction | 1962 |
Number produced | 184 units |
Average unit price | $-- million |
Soviet anti-submarine helicopter, recognized for Cold War naval usage, efficient in search and rescue, transportation, and assault operations. | |
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Origin country | π¨π³ Ex-USSR |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Kamov |
First flight | 26 April 1961 |
Year of introduction | 1968 |
Number produced | 460 units |
Average unit price | $6 million |
Wingspan | -- m |
Height | 4.6 m β |
Length | 16.1 m β |
Maximum speed | 256 km/h β |
Operational range | -- km |
Service ceiling | 5,486 m |
Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
Empty weight | 4,173 kg β |
Total thrust | 2 x 1,342 kW β |
Wingspan | 15.7 m |
Height | 5.4 m β |
Length | 9.8 m β |
Maximum speed | 220 km/h β |
Operational range | 450 km |
Service ceiling | -- m |
Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg |
Empty weight | 4,765 kg β |
Total thrust | 2 x 1,454 kW β |