Comparison of Agusta Westland AW101 Merlin and Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon [S]ave
| Attribute |  Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon × |  Agusta Westland AW101 Merlin × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky Helicopter | AgustaWestland |
| Model | Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon | Agusta Westland AW101 Merlin |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1986 | 2000 |
| Type | Military Helicopters | Military Helicopters |
| Icao | H53E | EH10 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 3x 3 × General Electric T64-GE-416 Turboshafts | 3x Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322-01 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 5,000 | 2,100 |
| Avionics | Rockwell Collins Avionics, Northrop Grumman (Teledyne Ryan) AN/APN-217 Doppler radar. | NVG compatible glass cockpit, Smiths Industries OMI 20 SEP |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 278 | 278 |
| Travel range (km) | 2,074 | 1,000 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.22 | 0.22 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5,640 | 4,572 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 12.7 | 10.16 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 33,340 | 15,600 |
| Max payload (kg) | 14,515 | 5,443 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 8,619 | 4,164 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | - | 31 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 38 | 45 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.98 | 1.9 |
| Cabin width (m) | 2.29 | 2.39 |
| Cabin length (m) | 9.14 | 6.5 |
| Exterior length (m) | 30.2 | 22.8 |
| Tail height (m) | 5.32 | 6.65 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 2.69 | 2.8 |
| Wing span (m) | 24 | 18.6 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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