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Sikorsky S-61 / SH-3 Sea King (civil)

Sikorsky · Utility/Transport · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Sikorsky S-61 / SH-3 Sea King (civil) — Utility/Transport
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The Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King is an American twin-engine anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter designed and built by Sikorsky Aircraft. A landmark design, it was one of the first ASW rotorcraft to use turboshaft engines.

Specifications

Category
Rotorcraft
Sub-Category
Utility/Transport
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Operator
Offshore oil/gas / VIP / airlines
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1961
Produced
794
Propulsion
Electric
Engine
2x General Electric CT58-140-1 turboshaft
Thrust / Power
2,900 shp total
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
72.7
Wingspan (ft)
62
Empty Weight (lb)
13763
MTOW (lb)
21000
Payload (lb)
5000
Endurance (hr)
5
Service Ceiling (ft)
14700
Range (mi)
625
Max Speed (mph)
166