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Sikorsky S-72
Cold War (1970–1991)
The Sikorsky S-72 was an experimental Sikorsky Aircraft compound helicopter developed as the Rotor Systems Research Aircraft (RSRA) for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the United States Army. The RSRA was a testbed for rotor and propulsion systems for high-speed.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Domain
- Dual-Use
- Era
- Cold War (1970–1991)
- Engine
- 2× turboshaft
- Thrust / Power
- 1400 shp each
- Length (ft)
- 70
- Wingspan (ft)
- 45
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 21022
- MTOW (lb)
- 26200
- Max Speed (mph)
- 345