Comparison of Bell 214ST and Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King [S]ave
| Attribute |  Bell 214ST × |  Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bell Helicopter | Sikorsky Helicopter |
| Model | Bell 214ST | Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1979 | 1961 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1993 | 1980 |
| Type | Mid Size Helicopters | Military Helicopters |
| Icao | B214 | S61 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x General Electric CT7-2A | 2x 2 × General Electric T58-GE-10 turboshafts |
| Power, hp (hp) | 1,625 | 1,400 |
| Avionics | - | AlliedSignal AQS-13 sonar |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 270 | 267 |
| Travel range (km) | 806 | 1,000 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | - | 0.357 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 3,170 | 4,481 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 9.04 | 11.18 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 7,938 | 10,002 |
| Max payload (kg) | 3,630 | 3,630 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 1,647 | 3,698 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 1.1 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 19 | 3 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.3 | - |
| Cabin width (m) | 2.4 | - |
| Cabin length (m) | 3.1 | - |
| Exterior length (m) | 15.03 | 16.7 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.8 | 5.13 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 2.6 | - |
| Wing span (m) | 15.85 | 19 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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