Kaman SH-2 Seasprite

The Kaman SH-2 Seasprite is a ship-based helicopter with anti-submarine anti-surface threat capability including over-the-horizon targeting. This aircraft extends and increases shipboard sensor and weapon capabilities against several types of enemy threats including submarines of all types surface ships and patrol craft that may be armed with anti-ship missiles. It was developed for the United States Navy beginning in the late 1950s.

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The Kaman SH-2 Seasprite is a United States Navy ship-based helicopter with anti-submarine, anti-surface threat capability, including over-the-horizon targeting.2
dozen Kaman SH-2 Seasprite helicopters for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).3

Made by Kaman Aircraft.

Kaman SH-2 Seasprite is the predecessor of the Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite.

SeaspriteThe Kaman SH-2 Seasprite is a ship-based helicopter with anti-submarine, anti-surface threat capability, including over-the-horizon targeting.4
El Kaman SH-2 Seasprite es un helicóptero naval con capacidad antisubmarina (ASW) y antibuque (ASuW).5
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Royal New Zealand Air Force
Height Main
411.48
472.44
Height Alt
4.11 m
4.72 m
Length Alt
15.9 m
15.90 m
Max Takeoff Weight Main
10200.0
12800.0
Jet Or Prop
prop
Lists
*List of military aircraft of the United States
Range Main
366.0
582.0
Max Speed Alt
9720.0
9900.0
More General
4 blades on main rotor and 3 on tail rotor
4 blades on main rotor and tail rotor
Crew
3
Max Speed Main
141
143
Missiles
Non-US aircraft carry a variety of guided missiles
including the AGM-65 Maverick and dedicated anti-ship missiles.*Torpedoes: 2× Mk 46 or Mk 50 ASW torpedoes
Introduction
December
Cruise Speed Main
120
130
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
4627.0
5805.0
Ceiling Main
17400.0
22500.0
Type Of Prop
Turboshaft
Successor
Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite
Never Exceed Speed Main
150
Unit Cost
1.6E7
US$16 million
Span Main
1341.1200000000001
Cruise Speed Alt
8280.0
9000.0
Area Main
1520.53
Primary user
Span Alt
13.41 m
Plane Or Copter?
Max Endurance
18000.0
Engine(prop)
GE Aviation
General Electric T58
Manufacturer
First Flight
2
Never Exceed Speed Alt
10380.0
Hardpoints
2
Climb Rate Main
ft-min
Power Main
1350.0
1525.0
Number Of Props
1
2
Climb Rate Alt
m-s
Variants With Their Own Articles
Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite
Length Main
1590.04
1602.74
Area Alt
141.26
Range Alt
25320.0
40200.0
Length More
overall
Similar Aircraft
*Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk*Westland Lynx
Related
*Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite
Empty Weight Main
6100.0
7040.0
Ceiling Alt
5
305 m
6
860 m
Power Alt
1007.0
1137.0
Empty Weight Alt
2127.0
3193.0
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