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 1980s as a reengined version of the older 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.

Users

 * Australia
 * Royal Australian Navy
 * Egypt
 * Egyptian Navy
 * New Zealand
 * Royal New Zealand Navy
 * Peru
 * Peruvian Navy
 * Poland
 * Polish Navy
 * United States
 * United States Navy

Related Development

 * Kaman SH-2 Seasprite

Comparable Aircraft

 * Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk
 * Westland WG-13 Lynx