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Sikorsky S-61L

Early Jet (1946–1969)

Sikorsky S-61L — Fixed Wing
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The Sikorsky S-61L and S-61N are civil variants of the SH-3 Sea King military helicopter. They were developed and produced by the American helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky Aircraft.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Engine
2× turboshaft engines
Thrust / Power
1,500 shp each
Length (ft)
58
Empty Weight (lb)
12336
MTOW (lb)
19000
Service Ceiling (ft)
12500
Range (mi)
518
Max Speed (mph)
166