S-61R
The Sikorsky S-61R is a twin-engine helicopter used in transport or search and rescue roles. A developed version of the S-61 (the SH-3 Sea King), the S-61R was also built under license by Agusta as the AS-61R. The S-61R served in the United States Air Force as the CH-3C/E Sea King and the HH-3E Jolly Green Giant, and with the United States Coast Guard as the HH-3F, nicknamed "Pelican". This article covers several different variants of this type in different roles, one major difference of the S-61R compared to the S-61 was a rear ramp. The S-61R is recognized for its Search and Rescue and cargo hauling abilities.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
- Manufacturer
- Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
- Category
- Helicopters
- First flight
- 1959-01-01
- Length
- 17.45 m
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 143 kt
- Max speed
- 143 kt
- Range
- 779 nm
- Service ceiling
- 21,000 ft
- Rate of climb
- 2,220 ft/min
- Max takeoff weight
- 22,050 lb
- Empty weight
- 13,341 lb
- Fuel capacity
- 683 US gal
- Powerplant
- 2 × General Electric T58-GE-10 turboshaft engines
- Engines
- 2
- Seats
- 31
- Length
- 73 ft
- Wingspan
- 62 ft
- Height
- 18 ft
- Number built
- 50
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.