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Kaman HH-2D Seasprite
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KamanHH-2DSeasprite

Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · United States · 1959
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KamanHH-2DSeasprite

Kaman HH-2D Seasprite
Kaman HH-2D Seasprite Photo: U.S. Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
ASW Effectiveness
40
Sensor Suite
35
Endurance
50
Range
45
Weapons Payload
20
Sonobuoy Capability
30
Search Coverage
40
Reliability
65
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
ManufacturerKaman Corporation
CategoryMaritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft
EraEarly Cold War
In service1959–1990
Operators2 countries
Quantity184
Data Quality88%
40
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft MASS Rating
20/23
Early Cold War
77/130
All-Time
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · 10 axes scored
ASW Effectiveness
40
Sensor Suite
35
Endurance
50
Range
45
Weapons Payload
20
Sonobuoy Capability
30
Search Coverage
40
Reliability
65
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Kaman HH-2D Seasprite
Prime contractor
Production
1959–1990
Quantity
184
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT · EARLY COLD WAR
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
44
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
40
maritime patrol & asw aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • Base AirframeK-20
  • Mission TypeSearch and rescue
  • Service Entry Year1962
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine Typeturboshaft
  • Number of Engines2
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Cruise Speed241 km/h
  • Range761 km
◇Armament (ASW/Strike)2MOD.2
◆Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built67
▤Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1959
  • Production End1969
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1959Production started
  3. 1990Production ended
67
years in service
31
years in production
184
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
KAMAN HH-2D SEASPRITE · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Kaman HH-2D Seasprite 1959
06 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📚 Sources
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