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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the utility / transport helicopters category.
01 / Overview
Sikorsky HH-52A Seaguard
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1963–1969
Quantity
99
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · COLD WAR
49
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1958
- Service Entry Year1961
- Crew3
- Passengers12
- Primary RoleSearch and rescue / utility
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
- Engine TypeGeneral Electric T58-GE-8B turboshaft
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power (each)932 kW
- Rotor ConfigurationSingle main rotor with tail rotor
- Main Rotor Diameter13.41 m
- Main Rotor Blades5
- Anti-Torque TypeTail rotor
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Top Speed175 km/h
- Cruise Speed150 km/h
- Service Ceiling3,350 m
- Hover Ceiling (IGE)2,895 m
- Hover Ceiling (OGE)2,135 m
- Range765 km
- Rate of Climb6.35 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Fuselage Length13.58 m
- Height4.39 m
- Rotor Disc Area141.26
- Empty Weight2,177 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight3,583 kg
◆Armament & Mission2MOD.2
- Hardpoints0
- Rescue HoistYes
▤Avionics4MOD.4
⬢Survivability6MOD.6
▲Production2MOD.2
- Total Built175
- Variants5
◎Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1989
- Production Start1963
- Production End1969
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1963Production started
- 1969Production ended
63
years in service
6
years in production
99
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 6 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
05 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
153UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS49COLD WAR · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS1793UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS96PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A mechanical device used to lift personnel or cargo via a cable, typically mounted on helicopters for rescue or recovery operations.
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