Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite
The Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite is an American ship-based helicopter with anti-submarine, anti-surface threat capability, including over-the-horizon targeting. This aircraft extends and increases shipboard sensor and weapon capabilities against several types of enemy threats, including submarines of all types, surface ships, and patrol craft that may be armed with anti-ship missiles. It was originally developed for the United States Navy in the 1980s as a reengined version of the older Kaman SH-2 Seasprite.
SH-2G Super Seasprite | |
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A Royal New Zealand Navy SH-2G | |
Role | ASW helicopter |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Kaman Aircraft |
First flight | 2 April 1985 |
Introduction | 1993 |
Retired | US Navy in 2001; Royal Australian Navy in 2008 |
Status | In service |
Primary users | United States Navy (historical) Egyptian Navy Royal New Zealand Navy Polish Navy |
Produced | 1985–1995 |
Developed from | Kaman SH-2 Seasprite |
The SH-2G's primary missions include anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, anti-ship missile defense, and anti-ship surveillance and targeting. Secondary missions may include medical evacuation, search and rescue, personnel and cargo transfer, as well as small boat interdiction, amphibious assault air support, gun fire spotting, mine detection and battle damage assessment.