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Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane / CH-54 Tarhe

Sikorsky · Heavy Lift Helicopter · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane / CH-54 Tarhe — Heavy Lift Helicopter
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The Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane is an American twin-engine heavy-lift helicopter. It is the civilian version of the United States Army's CH-54 Tarhe. It is currently produced as the S-64 Aircrane by Erickson Inc.

Specifications

Category
Rotorcraft
Sub-Category
Heavy Lift
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Operator
USA/export
Primary Role
Heavy Lift Helicopter
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1962
Produced
96
Propulsion
Turboprop
Engine
2x Pratt & Whitney JFTD12A-4A turboshafts
Thrust / Power
9,000 shp total
Launch
VTOL
Length (ft)
88.5
Wingspan (ft)
72
Empty Weight (lb)
19234
MTOW (lb)
47000
Payload (lb)
25000
Endurance (hr)
2.5
Service Ceiling (ft)
13000
Range (mi)
230
Max Speed (mph)
126
Max Speed (Mach)
0.2
Armament
None ? flying crane; 25,000 lb sling load