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Sikorsky S-55

Early Jet (1946–1969)

Sikorsky S-55 — Fixed Wing
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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
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Engine
1× 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine
Thrust / Power
600 hp
Length (ft)
42
Empty Weight (lb)
4795
MTOW (lb)
7500
Service Ceiling (ft)
10500
Range (mi)
450
Max Speed (mph)
101