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Sikorsky S-61
H-3 family
Born as the
Sea King antisubmarine helicopter for the US Navy originally named HSS-2,
the S-61 grow in different models and is now used by several countries.
Sikorsky built more than 1100 S-61s, and this excellent machine was also
built with license in Great Britain by Westland as Sea King and Commando ,
in Italy by Agusta as AS.61 and in Japan by Mitsubishi
Air Force's cargo CH-3 and rescue HH-3 Jolly Green Giant
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During the Vietnam War,
USAF's HH-3 were extensively used by SAR ( "Search and Rescue") teams
during the "Sandy missions"
Some CH-3 were used to recuperate remote piloted vehicles in flight
Naval SH-3 Sea King (Canadian CH-124)
SAR ( Search and Rescue ) HH-3F Pelican
Marine One US President 's helicopter VH-3D Flight by the marines for the US president.
Other Variants:
S-61F : Experimental prototype to test high speeds : Reach 390 km/h in
1965
S-61 L / N : H-3 civilian versions (Large & Naval)
Functions: ASW /
Cargo / SAR / AEW
First Flight : March 11, 1959
Crew / Load: 2 up to 28 (Depending the mission)
SH-3D :
Engines: 2 * 1400 shp General Electric T58-10
Top Speed: 267 km/h
Range: Max.: 1005 km
Weight: Empty: 5382 kg -- Max: 9752 kg
Rotor Span: 18.9 m
Length: 16.69 m
Height: 5.13 m
Disc Area: 280.5 m2
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