SH-3 Sea King vs Ka-25 Hormone

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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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
Soviet anti-submarine helicopter, recognized for Cold War naval usage, efficient in search and rescue, transportation, and assault operations.
Picture of Ka-25 Hormone
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 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 19.0 m β—‰
Height 5.1 m β—‰
Length 16.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 267 km/h β—‰
Operational range 965 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,481 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,002 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,382 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,044 kW β—‰
3-view profile of SH-3 Sea King
Wingspan 15.7 m β—‰
Height 5.4 m β—‰
Length 9.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 220 km/h β—‰
Operational range 450 km β—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg β—‰
Empty weight 4,765 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,454 kW β—‰

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