Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the utility / transport helicopters category.
01 / Overview
Kaman SH-2 Seasprite
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1959–1990
Quantity
184
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · EARLY COLD WAR
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the utility / transport helicopters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Flight1959
- Service Entry Year1962
- Primary RoleAnti-submarine warfare, utility, and search and rescue
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
- Engine Typeturboshaft
- Number of Engines2
- Engine Power (each)1,007 kW
- Rotor Configurationfour-bladed main rotor
- Main Rotor Diameter13.41 m
- Main Rotor Blades4
- Anti-Torque Typetail rotor
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Top Speed240 km/h
- Range411 km
◇Production1MOD.1
- Total Built184
◆Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusPartially retired; G model in service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1959Production started
- 1990Production ended
67
years in service
31
years in production
184
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
Kaman SH-2 SeaspriteSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  United States | 12 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
143UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS16EARLY COLD WAR · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS1580UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS149PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
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