Comparison of Bristol Belvedere and Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King [S]ave
| Attribute |  Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King × |  Bristol Belvedere × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky Helicopter | Bristol Aeroplane Company |
| Model | Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King | Bristol Belvedere |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1961 | 1960 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1980 | 1962 |
| Type | Military Helicopters | Military Helicopters |
| Icao | S61 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x 2 × General Electric T58-GE-10 turboshafts | 2x Napier Gazelle N.Ga.2 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 1,400 | 1,465 |
| Avionics | AlliedSignal AQS-13 sonar | - |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 267 | 222 |
| Travel range (km) | 1,000 | 741 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.357 | - |
| Service ceiling (m) | 4,481 | 3,658 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 11.18 | 4.32 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 10,002 | 8,618 |
| Max payload (kg) | 3,630 | 2,700 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 3,698 | 2,608 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 3 | 22 |
| Exterior length (m) | 16.7 | 27.36 |
| Tail height (m) | 5.13 | 5.26 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | - | 1.9 |
| Wing span (m) | 19 | 14.91 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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