Specifications |
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| Type: | Anti-submarine warfare |
| Crew: | 3 |
| Capacity: | Up to 4 passengers and two litters |
| Armament: | 2 X side fuselage mounted pylons; 2 X ASW torpedoes |
| Length: | 52' 7” |
| Height: | 15' 6” |
| Rotor Diameter: | 44' |
| Empty Weight: | 7,000 lbs. |
| Gross Weight: | 12,800 lbs. |
| Cruise Speed: | 130 mph |
| Maximum Speed: | 140 mph |
| Range: | 422 mi. |
| Service Ceiling: | 22,500' |
| Powerplant: | 2 X General Electric T58-GE-8F |
| Year: | 1985 |
| Serial No.: | 161905 |
| Location: | Military Hangar |
THIS AIRCRAFT IS ON LOAN FROM THE NATIONAL NAVAL AVIATION MUSEUM, PENSACOLA, FLORIDA
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.
Go to our panorama page to view the Seasprite's cockpit.
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