Kaman SH-2 Seasprite
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The Kaman SH-2 Seasprite is a ship-based helicopter originally developed and produced by American manufacturer Kaman Aircraft Corporation. It has been typically used as a compact and fast-moving rotor
SH-2F Seasprite of the US Navy, August 1983
A YUH-2A during ditching trials, 1963
UH-2A hoists personnel from a ship, 1964. The Seasprite began its military career as modest naval utility helicopter.
A UH-2A aboard USS Guadacanal, 1970
The Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System is the United States Navy's program that develops crewed helicopters to assist the surface fleet in anti-submarine warfare.
Kaman SH-2 Seasprite
…the single-engine Seasprites into a more powerful twin-engine configuration from 1968. In October 1970, the USN selected the Seasprite as the interim Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System (LAMPS) helicopter, resulting in the SH-2D/F variant with enhanced ASW and anti-surface warfare sensors. Most UH-2s were converted into SH-2Fs. USN…
An SH-60B Seahawk helicopter releasing a Mark 46 torpedo