Kaman SH-2 Seasprite

1. Kaman SH-2 Seasprite · Wikipedia revision 1375883724 ↗

   Type

   Infobox · Type

   Anti-submarine warfare helicopter

   Manufacturer

   Infobox · Manufacturer

   Kaman Aircraft Corporation

   Status

   Infobox · Status

   Partially retired; G model in service

   Primary users

   Infobox · Primary users

   United States Navy (historical) Royal New Zealand Air Force Polish Navy Egyptian Navy

   Number built

   Infobox · Number built

   184

   Manufactured

   Infobox · Manufactured

   1959–1969 1971–1990s: F/G model and conversions

   Introduction date

   Infobox · Introduction date

   December 1962

   First flight

   Infobox · First flight

   2 July 1959 (HU2K-1)

   Retired

   Infobox · Retired

   1993: F ( United States Navy ) 2001: G (USN) 2008: Royal Australian Navy

   Variant

   Infobox · Variant

   Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite

   Crew

   Specifications (SH-2F Seasprite) · Crew

   3 (Pilot, Co-pilot/Tactical Coordinator (TACCO), Sensor Operator (SENSO))

   Capacity

   Specifications (SH-2F Seasprite) · Capacity

   1 pax with litter patient (with LAMPS installed) / 4 pax and two litter patients (with Sonobuoy launcher removed)

   Length

   Specifications (SH-2F Seasprite) · Length

   38 ft 4 in (11.68 m) nose and blades folded

   Height

   Specifications (SH-2F Seasprite) · Height

   13 ft 7 in (4.14 m) to top of rotor head

   Empty weight

   Specifications (SH-2F Seasprite) · Empty weight

   7,040 lb (3,193 kg)

   Max takeoff weight

   Specifications (SH-2F Seasprite) · Max takeoff weight

   12,500 lb (5,670 kg) normal max

   Fuel capacity

   Specifications (SH-2F Seasprite) · 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.

   Powerplant

   Specifications (SH-2F Seasprite) · Powerplant

   2 × General Electric T58-GE-8F turboshaft engines, 1,350 shp (1,010 kW) each

   Main rotor diameter

   Specifications (SH-2F Seasprite) · Main rotor diameter

   44 ft 0 in (13.41 m)

   Maximum speed

   Specifications (SH-2F Seasprite) · Maximum speed

   143 kn (165 mph, 265 km/h) at sea level

   Cruise speed

   Specifications (SH-2F Seasprite) · Cruise speed

   130 kn (150 mph, 240 km/h)

   Range

   Specifications (SH-2F Seasprite) · Range

   367 nmi (422 mi, 680 km) with maximum fuel

   Endurance

   Specifications (SH-2F Seasprite) · Endurance

   5 hours with 2 external tanks

   Service ceiling

   Specifications (SH-2F Seasprite) · Service ceiling

   22,500 ft (6,900 m)

   Rate of climb

   Specifications (SH-2F Seasprite) · Rate of climb

   2,440 ft/min (12.4 m/s)

   Hardpoints

   Specifications (SH-2F Seasprite) · Hardpoints

   2× side fuselage mounting stub/pylon stations

   Maximum overload take-off weight

   Specifications (SH-2F Seasprite) · Maximum overload take-off weight

   13,300 lb (6,000 kg)

   Main rotor area

   Specifications (SH-2F Seasprite) · Main rotor area

   1,520.53 sq ft (141.262 m 2 ) 4-bladed main and tail rotors

   Rotor blade section

   Specifications (SH-2F Seasprite) · Rotor blade section

   - root: KM23014.86; tip: KM23011.47

   Hover ceiling IGE

   Specifications (SH-2F Seasprite) · Hover ceiling IGE

   18,600 ft (5,700 m)

   Hover ceiling OGE

   Specifications (SH-2F Seasprite) · Hover ceiling OGE

   15,400 ft (4,700 m)

   Missiles

   Specifications (SH-2F Seasprite) · 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 .

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   Country of origin

   Structured reference · explicit country of origin (P495) statement

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