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PH2 Wiggin, USN · Public domain · Resized · Public domain · Source ↗ · Modified
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SH-2F Seasprite · nose and blades folded
Single source38 ft 4 in (11.68 m) nose and blades folded[source]
Configuration
| Specification | Kaman SH-2 Seasprite | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Anti-submarine warfare helicopter[source] | Medium-lift transport/utility helicopter[source] |
| Manufacturer | Kaman Aircraft Corporation[source] | Sikorsky Aircraft[source] |
| Status | Partially retired; G model in service[source] | In service[source] |
| Primary users | United States Navy (historical) Royal New Zealand Air Force Polish Navy Egyptian Navy[source] |
S-92 · Length
68 ft 6 in (20.88 m)[source]
S-92 · fuselage
Single source17 ft 3 in (5.26 m) fuselage[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]
S-92 · 2 × General Electric CT7-8A turboshaft engines, 2,520 shp ( ) each
Single source2 × General Electric CT7-8A turboshaft engines, 2,520 shp (1,880 kW) each[source]
SH-2F Seasprite · with 2 external tanks
Single source5 hours with 2 external tanks[source]
SH-2F Seasprite · 2,440 ft/min (
Single source2,440 ft/min (12.4 m/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
CHC Helicopter Petroleum Helicopters International Bristow Helicopters Cougar Helicopters[source]
| Number built | 184[source] | at least 300[source] |
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| Manufactured | 1959–1969 1971–1990s: F/G model and conversions[source] | 1998–present[source] |
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| Introduction date | December 1962[source] | 2004[source] |
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| First flight | 2 July 1959 (HU2K-1)[source] | December 23, 1998[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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| Capacity | 1 pax with litter patient (with LAMPS installed) / 4 pax and two litter patients (with Sonobuoy launcher removed)[source] | 19 passengers[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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| Main rotor area | 1,520.53 sq ft (141.262 m 2 ) 4-bladed main and tail rotors[source] | 2,492.3 sq ft (231.54 m 2 )[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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| National origin | — | United States[source] |
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| Developed from | — | Sikorsky S-70[source] |
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| Variants | — | Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone Sikorsky VH-92[source] |
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| Cabin dimensions | — | 20 ft (6 m) long by 6.6 ft (2 m) tall[source] |
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| Blade section | — | - root: Sikorsky SC2110; tip: Sikorsky SSC-A09[source] |
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| Disk loading | — | 9.8 lb/sq ft (48 kg/m 2 )[source] |
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| Power/mass | — | 0.23 hp/lb (0.38 kW/kg)[source] |
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Maximum take-off; S-92 · Max takeoff weight
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