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Kaman SH-2G 'Seasprite'

Description
Notes: Production version of YSH-2G with full mission avionics suite installed.
  Manufacturer:Kaman
  Base model:H-2
  Designation:SH-2
  Version:G
  Nickname:Seasprite
  Designation System:U.S. Tri-Service
  Designation Period:1962-Present
  Basic role:Helicopter
  Modified Mission:Anti-submarine
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Specifications
  Length: 52' 9" 16.0 m
  Height:15' 1" 4.6 m
  Wingspan: 44'4" 13.5 m
  Wingarea: 1,543.6 sq ft 143.4 sq m
  Empty Weight: 7,680 lb 3,482 kg
  Max Weight: 13,500 lb 6,122 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: General Electric T58-GE-401
  Horsepower (each): 1723

Performance
  Range: 506 miles 814 km
  Cruise Speed: 138 mph 222 km/h 120 kt
  Max Speed: 150 mph 241 km/h 130 kt
  Climb: 1,550 ft/min 472 m/min
  Ceiling: 16,700 ft 5,089 m

Operators (Past and Present)
USN HSL-33 North Island CA
USN HSL-74 South Weymouth MA
USN HSL-84 North Island CA
USN HSL-94 Willow Grove PA

Known serial numbers
163541 / 163546

Examples of this type may be found at
MuseumCityState
Patuxent River Naval Air MuseumPatuxent RiverMaryland

SH-2G on display

Naval Air Warfare Center

Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
   


 

Recent comments by our visitors
 Shad Colbert
 Carlsbad, CA
Any former HSL-84 Pilots, Aircrew or Maintenance that have any good pictures or would like to talk about old times contact me.
08/27/2007 @ 11:54 [ref: 17774]

 

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