Westland Sea King HAR.3A Aircraft Data
The Westland WS-61 Sea King is a British license-built version of the American Sikorsky S-61 helicopter of the same name, built by Westland Helicopters. The aircraft differs considerably from the American version, with Rolls-Royce Gnome engines, British made anti-submarine warfare systems and a fully computerized control system.
Sea King HAR.3 is the search and rescue version for the Royal Air Force.
Sea King HAR.3 is the search and rescue version for the Royal Air Force.
- Country of Origin: United Kingdom
- First Flight: 1969
- Initial Service Date: 1969
- No. Built: 344
- No. In Service: 0
- No. of Hardpoints: 0
- Crew: 2-4
Power:
2x Rolls-Royce Gnome H1400 at 2,476 kW
Weapons:
Dimensions:
| Length: | 16.7 m. |
| Rotor Length: | 18.9 m. |
| Rotor Disc Area: | 280 m² |
| Height: | 5.13 m. |
| Empty Weight: | 6,202 kg. |
| Max. Weight: | 9,707 kg. |
| Max. Payload: | 3,323 kg. |
| Internal Fuel: | 1,723 kg. |
Performance:
| Max. Speed: | 232 kph |
| Cruise Speed: | 217 kph |
| Service Ceiling: | 3,050 m. |
| Normal Range: | 1,000 km |
| Max. Range: | 1,230 km |
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