Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane

The Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane is an American twin-engine heavy-lift helicopter. It is the civil version of the United States Army's CH-54 Tarhe. The S-64 Aircrane is the current production version manufactured by the Erickson Air-Crane company.

The Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane helicopter, which saw service with the U.S.Army as the CH-54 Tarhe, flew at Langley in its later version, the CH-54B.1
The Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane is an American twin-engine heavy-lift helicopter. It is the civil version of the United States Army's CH-54 Tarhe.2
A Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane drafts Phos-Chek at heliport above Monrovia County Park for drops on the Station Fire A Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane drafts Phos-Chek above Monrovia County Park Vern 3
The Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane is an American twin-engine heavy-lift helicopter. It is the civil version of the United States Army's CH-54 Tarhe. The S-64 Aircrane is the current production...4
Mil Mi-26 or Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane, address some of these difficulties, but their payloads are limited to 20 and nine tonnes, respectively, and the huge rotors create a powerful downdraft that 5
Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane, address some of these difficulties, but their payloads are limited to 20 and nine tonnes respectively, and their huge rotors create a powerful downdraft that makes handling 6
Originally the Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane, the type certification and manufacturing rights for the S-64 were purchas...7
Indonesia operated Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane in 1980 September 11, 2008 * Gallery - DHC6-300 Twin Otter DHC6-300 Twin Otter September 11, 8

Made by Erickson Air-CraneSikorsky Aircraft.

It is the successor of the Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe .

The Sikorsky S-64 SkyCrane design was adopted by the military early in May, 1962.9
Originally the Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane, the type certification and manufacturing rights for the S-64 were purchased from Sikorsky AircraftSikorsky AircraftThe Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is an American aircraft manufacturer based 10
Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane can carry cargo weighing 9 tons. Aeronautical design aircraft company, Skylifter is claimed as the perfect solution to transport cargo.11
The Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane is a twin-engine heavy lift helicopter which is the civil version of the United State Army's CH-52 Tarhe.12
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construction the Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane helicopter became available when the United States Army sold off theirs to civilian operators.14
It is a Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane helicopter fitted out for aerial fire fighting, owned by Erickson Air-Crane. Nicknamed “Marty”, the registration is N243AC.15
Height Main
566.42
Align
right
Designer
Igor Sikorsky
Predecessor
Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe
Length Alt
21.41 m
Max Takeoff Weight Main
42000.0
Jet Or Prop
prop
Lists
54.0
Range Main
200.0
Height Alt
5.67 m
Max Speed Main
109
See Also
* Aerial crane* Aerial firefighting* Elvis (helicopter)
Developed From
Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe
Range More
max fuel and reserves
Payload Main
20000.0
Capacity
up to 5 total persons
Status
Cruise Speed Main
91
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
19050.0
Ceiling Main
9000.0
Type Of Prop
turboshaft engines
Crew
2
Span Main
2194.56
Cruise Speed Alt
6300.0
Area Main
4070.0
Primary user
Span Alt
21.95 m
Plane Or Copter?
Power Alt
3555.0
Engine(prop)
Pratt & Whitney T73
Manufacturer
Payload Alt
9072.0
First Flight
9
Climb Rate Main
1330.0
Power Main
4500.0
Image
Cutaway drawing of Skycrane
Number Of Props
2
Climb Rate Alt
6.75 m-s
Length Main
2141.22
Area Alt
378.1 m²
Range Alt
13800.0
Similar Aircraft
* CH-47 Chinook* Mil Mi-10* Mil Mi-6* Sznycer Omega BS-12
Max Speed Alt
7560.0
Related
* CH-54 Tarhe* Sikorsky S-60* CH-53 Sea Stallion
Empty Weight Main
19234.0
Ceiling Alt
2
743 m
Empty Weight Alt
8724.0
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