Kaman Aerospace Corp. K 20 Seasprite
Model Builder:
Bill Topping

About the model:

The Kaman K 20 Seasprite (SH2F) model depicted was donated to the HFI archives by the Kaman Manufacturing Corporation. It is an injection-molded Topping model.


Aircraft Specifications
Production:
Max Cruise:
165 mph.
Engine:
Twin GE T58-GE8		 Horse Power (takeoff):
1,350 shp.
Height:
15 ft. 6 in.		 Length:
52 ft. 7 in.
Main Rotor:
44 ft.		 Gross Weight:
12,808 lbs.
Max Rate of Climb:
HOGE:
Max Fuel:
VFR Crew:
About the Aircraft: The Kaman K20 Seasprite (SH-2F) helicopter is a twin-engine, turbine-powered helicopter used by the US Navy for multipurpose naval functions. Operational in the LAMPS ("Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System") mode, the SH-2F was configured with a sophisticated package of electronic and electromagnetic sensors and weapons systems for antisubmarine warfare and antiship missile defense. In addition to its LAMPS roles, the Seasprite performed the traditional search and rescue, medical evacuation, surveillance and reconnaissance and personnel transfer roles.




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