Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King

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.

twenty seven Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King helicopters in the anti-submarine warfare and search and rescue role, eighteen Lockheed CP-140 Aurora in anti-submarine warfare and area surveillance role, and one 1
Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King is a twin-engined anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter. Based on the US Navy's SH-3, it serves with the Canadian Forces.2
The Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King is a twin-engined anti-submarine warfare helicopter designed for shipboard use.3

Made by Pratt & Whitney CanadaSikorsky Aircraft.

It is the successor of the Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King .

Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King helicopter, but on this visit only has one. She is seen here at Liverpool's Cruise Liner Terminal on a 6-day visit (April 15-20, 2011).4
Forces deployed a CF-18 Hornet and Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King squadron with support personnel, as well as a field hospital to deal with casualties from the ground war.5
More Users
Royal Canadian Navy
Height Main
513.08
Height Alt
5.13 m
Predecessor
Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King
Length Alt
16.7 m
Max Takeoff Weight Main
22050.0
Jet Or Prop
prop
Range Main
621 mi
Loaded Weight Main
18626.0
Max Speed Alt
267.0
Type Of Prop
turboshafts
Max Speed Main
166 mph
Developed From
Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King
Introduction
1963
Capacity
3
Status
Active service
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
10000.0
Ceiling Main
14700.0
Number Built
41
Crew
4
Loaded Weight Alt
8449.0
Armament
* 2× Mk 46 Mod V anti-submarine torpedoes* Various sonobuoys and pyrotechnic devices* door guns
Area Main
ft²
Primary user
Canadian Forces
Span Alt
19 m
Plane Or Copter?
copter
Power Alt
kW
Engine(prop)
General Electric T58-GE-8F--100
Manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney Canada
Sikorsky Aircraft
Origin
Canada
United States
National Origin
Canada
United States
Climb Rate Main
1310
Power Main
1500.0
Number Of Props
2
Climb Rate Alt
40200.0
Length Main
1668.78
Span Main
62.0
Area Alt
m²
Range Alt
1000.0
Empty Weight Main
11865.0
Ceiling Alt
4
481 m
Empty Weight Alt
5382.0
Category
Military helicopters

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