Sikorsky S-52
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The Sikorsky S-52 was a utility helicopter developed by Sikorsky Aircraft in the late 1940s. It was used by the U.S. Navy Marines and Coast Guard. The Sikorsky S-52 was the first US helicopter with all-metal rotor blades. A two-seater it was developed into the four-seat S-52-2. It was designated HO5S-1 by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corp; HO5S-1G by the Coast Guard; and YH-18A by the Army.

loop in real life was in fact, a Sikorsky S-52 in 1948. Here's a YouTube video clip to prove it.1
The Sikorsky S-52 was the third helicopter to receive civil certification. In 1947, the S-52 made its public debut at the Easter Show at Radio City Music Hall.2
their new chopper, a 1952 Sikorsky S-52, at Jack Barstow Airport on Friday. Shown middle right is JT Rairigh, helicopter pilot and airport operator who will train the members.3
Derived from the commercial Sikorsky S-52, the HO5S was procured by the Navy in order to replace the HO3S in service with the Marine Corps.4
SIKORSKY S-52-3, VALPARAISO, IN 22/11/1974 N54059 S58 SIKORSKI S58ST, UMIAT, AK 04/08/1974 5
Applications: (US) Sikorsky S-52-2 helicopter (apparently only for tethered flight testing). - O-500 - {5.0 / 4.25 / 500.7} / {127.0 / 108.6
Sikorsky S-52 (Franklin O-425-1) into Sikorsky S-52-5 (Turboméca Artouste II) JAWA 1954-55 p295 Sikorsky S-52/H-18 (Franklin O-425-1) into Sikorsky XH-39/S-59 (Continental 7
Sikorsky S-52 in 1949. After seeing this picture, I'm glad I wasn't there.8
first helicopter to do a loop was a Sikorsky S-52 in 1949. ( http://www.sikorskyarchives.com/archive2.9

Made by Sikorsky Aircraft.

Sikorsky S-52 is the predecessor of the Sikorsky XH-39.

Sikorsky S-52, which is the basis of this design, including every engineering report, process specification, flight test report, and F.A.A. certification reports.10
Sikorsky S-52 Hoss, the first American helicopter with all-metal rotor blades, used as a scout and medi-vac during the Korean War, the S-60, a one-of-a-kind test aircraft for the S-64 11
I used to own and fly a Sikorsky S-52 (in fact, I think I first met Jim Burrows when I landed it for fuel at Livermore).12
is also a Sikorsky S-52, which was the third helicopter to receive certification in the U.S. and the first with all metal rotor blades.13
The Sikorsky S-52 was a utility helicopter developed by Sikorsky Aircraft in the late 1940s.14
1949 - a Sikorsky S-52 sets a new helicopter altitude record of 21,200 ft (6,468 m).15
The Sikorsky S-52-1 was the first US helicopter with all-metal rotor blades. ... · Aircraft (manufacturers) · Aircraft engines (manufacturers) · Airports ...16
S-4, Sikorsky S-52, Stinson Voyager, Taylorcraft 15, Temco TE-1B, and the YT-35 Buckaroo.17
Sort photos of Sikorsky S-52 (H-18/HO5S) by version Sikorsky S-52 (H-18/HO5S) Sort photos of Sikorsky S-55 (H-19/HO4S/HRS/Chickasaw) by airline Sort photos of 18
Empty Weight Lb
1650
More Users
United States Army
United States Coast Guard
United States Marine Corps
Eng 1 Type
Franklin 6V6-245-B16F air-cooled flat-6 piston engine
Max Speed Mph
110
Cruise Speed Kmh
154
Ceiling Ft
15500
Cruise Speed Mph
96
Eng 1 Kw
186
Successor
Sikorsky XH-39
Introduced
April 1951
Gross Weight Lb
2700
Capacity
2
Number Built
93
Crew
2
Climb Rate Ftmin
1300
Empty Weight Kg
749
Gross Weight Kg
1226
Height In
9
Rot Number
1
Primary user
United States Navy
Climb Rate Ms
7
Manufacturer
Sikorsky Aircraft
Rot Dia Ft
33
Lists
* List of military aircraft of the United States* List of helicopters* List of civil aircraft
First Flight
12
Max Speed Kmh
176
Height Ft
9
Category
Helicopters
Sikorsky aircraft
Single-engine aircraft
United States Army aircraft
United States aircraft 1950-1959
Met Or Eng
eng
Length Ft
39
Variants With Their Own Articles
Sikorsky XH-39
Height M
2.99 m
Ceiling M
4724
Eng 1 Hp
245
Eng 1 Number
1
Related
* Sikorsky S-59
Range Km
668
Rot Dia M
10
Length In
2
Length M
12
Range Miles
415

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