S-61 SEA KING

The Sikorsky S-61/SH-3 Sea King is used for ASW and SAR tasks.

The Sea King made its first flight in 1959.

PERFORMANCE:

Rotor diameter: 62 ft (18,90 m)

Lenght(rotor turning): 72 ft 8 in (22,15 m)

Height: 16 ft 10 in (5,13 m)

Cruisingspeed: 136 mph (219 km/h)

Empty weight: 12,350 lbs (5601 kg)

Max weight: 21,000 lbs (9526 kg)

Powerplant: two GE T58-GE-10 turboshafts

Thrust: 1,400 shp (1044 kW) each

 

 

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