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Measured figures
206B Jetranger II · including rotors
Single source38 ft 9.5 in (11.824 m) including rotors[source]
Configuration
| Specification | Bell 206 | Kaman SH-2 Seasprite |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Multipurpose utility helicopter[source] | Anti-submarine warfare helicopter[source] |
| National origin | United States / Canada[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Bell Helicopter[source] | Kaman Aircraft Corporation[source] |
| Status | In service[source] | Partially retired; G model in service[source] |
SH-2F Seasprite · nose and blades folded
38 ft 4 in (11.68 m) nose and blades folded[source]
Empty; 206B Jetranger II · Empty weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; 206B Jetranger II · Max takeoff weight
Single source1,455 lb (660 kg)[source]
3,200 lb (1,451 kg)[source]
Empty; SH-2F Seasprite · Empty weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; SH-2F Seasprite · normal max
Single sourceCruise; 206B Jetranger II · at MTOW, 5,000 feet
Single sourceMaximum; 206B Jetranger II · at MTOW (sea level)
Single source122 kn (140 mph, 226 km/h) at MTOW (sea level)[source]
120 kn (140 mph, 220 km/h) at MTOW, 5,000 feet[source]
Cruise; SH-2F Seasprite · Cruise speed
Single sourceMaximum; SH-2F Seasprite · at sea level
Single source206B Jetranger II · 1 × Allison 250-C20 turboshaft engine
Single source1 × Allison 250-C20 turboshaft engine, 400 hp (298 kW)[source]
SH-2F Seasprite · 2 × General Electric T58-GE-8F turboshaft engines, 1,350 shp ( ) each
Single source2 × General Electric T58-GE-8F turboshaft engines, 1,350 shp (1,010 kW) each[source]
SH-2F Seasprite · with 2 external tanks
Single source5 hours with 2 external tanks[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Number built |
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7,300[source] |
184[source] |
| Manufactured | 1962–2017[source] | 1959–1969 1971–1990s: F/G model and conversions[source] |
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| Introduction date | 1967[source] | December 1962[source] |
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| First flight | December 8, 1962 (206) January 10, 1966 (206A)[source] | 2 July 1959 (HU2K-1)[source] |
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| Developed from | Bell YOH-4[source] | — |
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| Variants | Bell OH-58 Kiowa Bell 407[source] | — |
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| Developed into | Bell 400 TwinRanger[source] | — |
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| Capacity | 4 passengers[source] | 1 pax with litter patient (with LAMPS installed) / 4 pax and two litter patients (with Sonobuoy launcher removed)[source] |
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| Fuselage length | 31 ft 2 in (9.50 m)[source] | — |
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| Interior dimensions | 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) length, by 4 ft 2 in (1.27 m) width, by 4 ft 3 in (1.30 m) height, plus 16 ft 3 (453 L) baggage compartment[source] | — |
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| Main rotor area | 873 sq ft (81.1 m 2 )[source] | 1,520.53 sq ft (141.262 m 2 ) 4-bladed main and tail rotors[source] |
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| Blade section | – NACA 0012 mod (11.3%)[source] | — |
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| Maximum speed at 5,000 ft | 116 kn (133 mph; 215 km/h) at MTOW[source] | — |
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| Disk loading | 4 lb/sq ft (20 kg/m 2 )[source] | — |
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| Power/mass | 0.09 hp/lb (0.15 kW/kg)[source] | — |
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| Primary users | — | United States Navy (historical) Royal New Zealand Air Force Polish Navy Egyptian Navy[source] |
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| Retired | — | 1993: F ( United States Navy ) 2001: G (USN) 2008: Royal Australian Navy[source] |
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| Variant | — | Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite[source] |
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| Fuel capacity | — | 396 US gal (330 imp gal; 1,500 L) internal fuel tanks; 120 US gal (100 imp gal; 450 L) auxiliary external fuel tanks.[source] |
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| Hardpoints | — | 2× side fuselage mounting stub/pylon stations[source] |
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| Maximum overload take-off weight | — | 13,300 lb (6,000 kg)[source] |
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| Rotor blade section | — | - root: KM23014.86; tip: KM23011.47[source] |
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| Hover ceiling IGE | — | 18,600 ft (5,700 m)[source] |
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| Hover ceiling OGE | — | 15,400 ft (4,700 m)[source] |
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| Missiles | — | Non-US aircraft carry a variety of guided missiles , including the AGM-65 Maverick (often used in the anti-ship role) and dedicated anti-ship missiles .[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United States[source] |
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