Kaman

Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite

ASW

  • First flight1985
  • Introduction1993
  • StatusIn service
  • Number built59
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
3 (USN: pilot, co-pilot/tactical coordinator (TACCO), sensor operator (SENSO)) (RNZN: pilot, observer and helicopter loadmaster)
Length
15.9 m (52 ft 9 in)
Height
4.5 m (15 ft)
02

Performance

Maximum speed
256 km/h (159 mph, 138 kn)
Range
1,000 km (869 mi, 540 nmi)
Service ceiling
3,000 m (18,000 ft)
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
2 × T700-GE-401/401C turboshaft (1,285 kW / 1,723 shp)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: FN MAG General-purpose machine gun x 1 (equipped on the right door only for the Royal New Zealand Navy); Missiles: Export type only, equipped with 2 AGM-65D air-to-ground missiles or 2 AGM-119 short-range anti-ship missiles, Torpedoes: 2× Mk 46 or Mk 50 ASW torpedoes; Hardpoints: Four total, two inboard pylons behind the main landing gear (for auxiliary fuel tanks and torpedoes) and two outboard pylons for Torpedoes and missiles.