Specifications (SH-2G)
Data from The International Directory of Military Aircraft
General characteristics
- Crew: 3 (pilot, co-pilot/tacticalcoordinator (TACCO), sensor operator (SENSO))
- Length: 52 ft 9 in (15.9 m)
- Rotor diameter: 45 ft 0 in (13.4 m)
- Height: 15 ft 0 in (4.5 m)
- Disc area: 44 ft 4 in (13.5 m)
- Empty weight: 9,200 lb (4,170 kg)
- Useful load: 4,390 lb (1,991 kg)
- Max. takeoff weight: 13,500 lb (6,120 kg)
- Powerplant: 2 × T700-GE-401/401C turboshaft, 1,723 shp (1,285 kW) each
- Rotor systems: 4 blades on main rotor and tail rotor
Performance
- Never exceed speed: 150 knots (278 km/h, 173 mph)
- Maximum speed: 138 knots (256 km/h, 159 mph)
- Cruise speed: 120 knots (222 km/h, 138 mph)
- Range: 540 nmi (1,000 km, 869 mi)
- Service ceiling: 18,000 ft (3,000 m)
- Rate of climb: 2,500 ft/min (12.7 m/s)
Armament
- Hardpoints: 2× side fuselage mounting stub/pylon stations
- Missiles: Non-US aircraft carry a variety of guided missiles, including the AGM-65 Maverick (often used in the anti-ship role) and AGM-119 Penguin anti-ship missiles.
- Torpedoes: 2× Mk 46 or Mk 50 ASW torpedoes
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