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Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw / S-55
Sikorsky · Utility/Transport · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)
The Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw is a multi-purpose piston-engined helicopter that was used by the United States Army and United States Air Force. It was also license-built by Westland Aircraft as the Westland Whirlwind in the United Kingdom. United States Navy and United States Coast Guard models were designated HO4S, while those of the U.S. Marine Corps were designated HRS. In 1962, the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Marine Corps versions were all redesignated as H-19s like their U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force counterparts.
Specifications
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Sub-Category
- Utility/Transport
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Early Jet (1946–1969)
- Country
- USA
- Manufacturer
- Sikorsky
- Operator
- US Army / USAF / USN / USMC / RAF / many
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1950
- Produced
- 1281
- Propulsion
- Piston
- Engine
- Wright R-1300-3 Whirlwind radial
- Thrust / Power
- 600 hp
- Launch
- Ground
- Length (ft)
- 42.2
- Wingspan (ft)
- 53
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 5250
- MTOW (lb)
- 7900
- Payload (lb)
- 1600
- Endurance (hr)
- 3
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 9500
- Range (mi)
- 360
- Max Speed (mph)
- 112