HH-46 SH-2 Seasprite
The SH-2 Seasprite helicopter was one of the first to incorporate jet turbine engines, completely transforming the naval helicopter. The SH-2F was an anti-submarine helicopter (ASW), equipped with sub-hunting sonobuoys, radar, magnetic detectors, and torpedoes. Because of its compact size, SH-2s were used on destroyers and other escorts to greatly extend the reach of the carrier battlegroup’s anti-submarine protection.
Specifications
| Crew | 3 |
| Length | 52 ft 7 in (15.9 m) |
| Rotor diameter | 44 ft 0 in (13.41 m) |
| Height | 15 ft 6 in (4.72 m) |
| Disc area | 1520.53 sq ft (141.26 sq m) |
| Empty weight | 7,040 lb (3,193 kg) |
| Rotor systems | 4 blades on main rotor and tail rotor |
| Powerplant | 2 × General Electric T58-GE-8F turboshaft, 1,350 shp (1,007 kW) each |
| Maximum speed | 143 knots (165 mph, 265 km/h) |
| Cruise speed | 130 knots (150 mph, 241 km/h) |
| Range | 366 nmi (422 mi, 679 km) |
| Torpedoes | 2× Mk 46 or Mk 50 ASW torpedoes |
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