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 2,800 hp
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: | 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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