Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King Rotorcraft

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Manufacturer
Agusta
Description
The Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King (company designation S-61) is an American twin-engine anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter designed and built by Sikorsky Aircraft.
ICAO Code
S61
First Flight
1959-03-11
Entry Into service
1961-01-01
Service End
2006-01-01
Designer
Agusta
Length (m)
16.4592
Height (m)
4.8768
Cockpit Crew
2
Max Seating
26
Max Speed (km/h)
266.6878
Cruise Speed (km/h)
218.5358
Max Ceiling (m)
4480.56
Rate of Climb (m/s)
11.176
Armament
Up to 840 lb of weapons total; 2× Mk 46/44 anti-submarine torpedoes (SH-3H); Various sonobuoys and pyrotechnic devices; B57 nuclear depth charge
Capacity Description
(S-61A transport) 26 troops, or 15 stretchers, or 12 VIP passengers
National Origin
United States of America
Number Built
1300
Powerplant Description
2 × General Electric T58-GE-10 turboshaft engines, 1044 kW (1400 hp) each
Primary Users
United States Navy (historical), Italian Navy (historical), Brazilian Navy (historical), Argentine Naval Aviation
Status
In service
Wikipedia Article (URL)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_SH-3_Sea_King
Number of Engines
2
Number of main rotor blades
1
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