Sikorsky UH-3H Sea King 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 Sea King has been built under license in Italy and Japan, and in the United Kingdom as the Westland Sea King. The major civil versions are the S-61L and S-61N
- Country of Origin: United States
- First Flight: 1959
- Initial Service Date: 1961
- No. Built: 0
- No. In Service: 0
- No. of Hardpoints: 2
- Crew: 4
Power:
2� General Electric T58-GE-10 turboshafts at 2,088 kW
Weapons:
2� Mk 46/44 anti-submarine torpedoes
Various sonobuoys and pyrotechnic devices (marine location markers, parachute flares)
B-57 Nuclear Depth Charge
Door Guns and Gun Turrets
Various sonobuoys and pyrotechnic devices (marine location markers, parachute flares)
B-57 Nuclear Depth Charge
Door Guns and Gun Turrets
Dimensions:
| Length: | 16.7 m. |
| Rotor Length: | 19 m. |
| Rotor Disc Area: | 280.6 m² |
| Height: | 5.13 m. |
| Empty Weight: | 5,382 kg. |
| Max. Weight: | 10,000 kg. |
| Internal Fuel: | 1,723 kg. |
Performance:
| Max. Speed: | 267 kph |
| Cruise Speed: | 217 kph |
| Service Ceiling: | 4,481 m. |
| Normal Range: | 1,000 km |
| Max. Range: | 1,000 km |
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