New England Air Museum
Kaman SH2-F 'Seasprite'

 

Kaman Seasprite

Courtesy of the National Museum of Naval Aviation

The Seasprite is a ship-based helicopter with anti-submarine and anti-surface threat capability, including over-the-horizon targeting. It was also used for search and rescue missions. It was designed to be a fast, all-weather utility craft for the U.S. Navy.

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Go to our panorama page to view the Seasprite's cockpit.

Specifications

Length: 52' 7"
Rotor Diameter: 44'
Height: 15' 6"
Empty Weight: 7,000 lbs.
Gross Weight: 12,800 lbs.
Cruise Speed: 130 mph
Maximum Speed: 140 mph
Range: 350 naut. miles
Service Ceiling: 22,500'
Powerplant: 2 X General Electric T58-GE-8F
Year: 1985
Location: Military Hangar

 

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