Sikorsky CH-124A Sea King (S-61A) Aircraft Data
The Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King is a twin-engined anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter. It served with the United States Navy and other forces, and continues to serve in many countries around the world.
The Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King is a twin-engined anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter designed for shipboard use.
The Canadian variant is based on the US Navy's SH-3 and has been continuously in service with the Canadian Forces since 1963.
The Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King is a twin-engined anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter designed for shipboard use.
The Canadian variant is based on the US Navy's SH-3 and has been continuously in service with the Canadian Forces since 1963.
- Country of Origin: United States
- First Flight: 1959
- Initial Service Date: 1963
- No. Built: 41
- No. In Service: 28
- No. of Hardpoints: 2
- Crew: 4
Power:
2× General Electric T58-GE-8F turboshafts at 3,500 hp
Weapons:
2x Mk. 46 Torpedoes
Sonobuoys and pyrotechnic devices
FN C6 Door Gun 7.62mm
Sonobuoys and pyrotechnic devices
FN C6 Door Gun 7.62mm
Dimensions:
| Length: | 2,088 in. |
| Rotor Length: | 62 ft 0 in. |
| Rotor Disc Area: | 3,019 sq.ft |
| Height: | 16 ft. 10 in. |
| Empty Weight: | 11,865 lbs |
| Max. Weight: | 22,050 lbs |
| Internal Fuel: | 3,800 lbs |
Performance:
| Max. Speed: | 166 mph |
| Cruise Speed: | 136 mph |
| Service Ceiling: | 14,700 ft. |
| Normal Range: | 540 nm |
| Max. Range: | 540 nm |
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