Kaman Seasprite SH-2F
Manufacturer: Kaman Aerospace
Primary Role: Surveillance/Anti-Ship Helicopter
No. in service: 4
ID/Side Numbers: NZ3441 - 3444 (41 - 44)
Period in service: 1998 - 2001
Power Plant: 2 x General Electric T58-8F turboshafts,
rated at 1,350 shp.
Speed: 143 knots (265 kmh) (max)
Ceiling: 22,500 ft (6,860 m)
Range: 367 nm (679 km)
Weight: 6,033 kg (13,300 lb) (max)
Crew: 2 + 5
Rotorspan: 13.41m (44 ft)
Length: 11.68 m (38.4 ft), 16.03 m (52.7 ft) inc. rotor
Height: 4.72 m (15.6 ft)
Armament: Mk 46 Torpedoes, DCs, Maverick missiles.
Ships embarked upon: Canterbury, Te Kaha and Te Mana
Notes:
I.D./Side No. When flew Fate
NZ3441 41 27/2/98 BuNo:161641, withdrawn from service in 2001.
NZ3442 42 5/6/98 BuNo:162585, withdrawn from service in 2001.
NZ3443 43 15/7/98 BuNo:150171, withdrawn from service in 2001.
NZ3444 44 Never flew BuNo:150154, used as a source of spare parts!
All replaced by the Kaman Super Seasprite SH-2G (NZ) models!
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