Sikorsky S-61R

The Sikorsky S-61R is a twin-engine helicopter used in transport or search and rescue roles. A developed version of the S-61-SH-3 Sea King the S-61R was also built under license by Agusta as the AS-61R. The S-61R served in the United States Air Force as the CH-3C-E Sea King and the HH-3E Jolly Green Giant and with the United States Coast Guard as the HH-3F Pelican.

Sikorsky S-61R CH-3E, HH3F Pelican Sikorsky S-61 H-3 Sea King 1
* HH-3F Pelican Model Helicopter The Sikorsky S-61R is a developed version of the S-61/SH-3 Sea King, which was also built under license by Agusta 2
Sikorsky S-61R HH-3F Pelican - USCG: 1489 Thorp T-18 Tiger - N18LF 5745 Lockheed 382-20B HC-130N Hercules - USAF: 69-5831 5744 Grumman G-234 HU-16E 3

Made by AgustaSikorsky Aircraft.

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

The Sikorsky S-61R HH-3E, (Jolly Green Giant), is a twin-engine, heavy-lift helicopter. It is used for search and recovery of personnel and aerospace hardware in support of global air and space operations.4
The Sikorsky S-61R is a developed version of the S-61/H-3 Sea King, which was also built under license by Agusta as the AS-61R.5
The Sikorsky S-61R is a twin-engine helicopter used in transport or search and rescue roles.6
More Users
Italian Air Force
United States Coast Guard
Jet Or Prop
prop
Height Alt
5.51 m
Predecessor
Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King
Length Alt
22.3 m
Max Takeoff Weight Main
22050.0
Power Alt
1119.0
Range Main
779 mi
More Performance
683 US gal
Max Speed Alt
9900.0
More General
5 blades
Loading Main
6500.0
Developed From
Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King
Introduction
1961
Capacity
28
Max Speed Main
143.0
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
10000.0
Ceiling Main
17500
Type Of Prop
turboshafts
Crew
3
Similar
* Mi-14 Haze
Armament
* Various equipment particular to the operating country.* Door guns on some variants
Height Main
551.18
Primary user
United States Air Force
Span Alt
18.9 m
Plane Or Copter?
copter
Engine(prop)
General Electric T58-10
Manufacturer
Agusta
Sikorsky Aircraft
Status
Active service
First Flight
1959
Climb Rate Main
1310
Power Main
1
500 hp
Number Of Props
2
Climb Rate Alt
400
Length Main
73.0
Span Main
62.0
Range Alt
677
Related
* SH-3 Sea King* CH-53 Sea Stallion* HH-53 Super Jolly Green Giant-MH-53 Pave Low
Empty Weight Main
13341.0
Ceiling Alt
384000.0
Category
Amphibious helicopters
Military aircraft of the Vietnam War
Military helicopters
Search and Rescue helicopter
United States Coast Guard Aviation
Empty Weight Alt
6051.0
Loading Alt
2948.0

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