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Kaman SH-2 Seasprite
Kaman Aerospace · Utility / Transport Helicopter · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)
The Kaman SH-2 Seasprite is a ship-based helicopter originally developed and produced by American manufacturer Kaman Aircraft Corporation. It has been typically used as a compact and fast-moving rotorcraft for utility and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions. Early on it was modest sized single-engined naval utility helicopter, and progressed to twin-engine ASW and SAR, and the latest model served well into the 21st century, with the G model in active service in the 2020s with Egypt, New Zealand, Peru, and Poland.
Specifications
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Sub-Category
- Utility/Transport
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Early Jet (1946–1969)
- Country
- USA
- Manufacturer
- Kaman Aerospace
- Operator
- USA/export
- Primary Role
- Utility / Transport Helicopter
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1962
- Produced
- 190
- Propulsion
- Electric
- Engine
- 2x General Electric T700-GE-401C turboshafts
- Thrust / Power
- 3,400 shp total
- Launch
- VTOL
- Length (ft)
- 52.6
- Wingspan (ft)
- 44
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 8317
- MTOW (lb)
- 13500
- Payload (lb)
- 4000
- Endurance (hr)
- 3.5
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 22500
- Range (mi)
- 422
- Max Speed (mph)
- 168
- Max Speed (Mach)
- 0.26
- Armament
- Mk 46/50 torpedoes; M60 door gun; naval ASW