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Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King

Naval and anti-submarineUnited StatesFirst flight 1959In service since 1961
Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King
Photo: US Navy · Public domain · background removed

Key specs

Role
Naval and anti-submarine
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
First flight
March 11, 1959
Entered service
1961
Retired
2006
Status
In service
Units built
1,300
Crew
2

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Performance

Performance
Maximum speed
267 km/h
Range
1,005 km
Service ceiling
4,480 m
Rate of climb
11.2 m/s
Dimensions and weights
Length
16.69 m
Rotor diameter
18.90 m
Height
5.13 m
Empty weight
5,382 kg
Maximum takeoff weight
9,752 kg
Powerplant
Engines
2 × General Electric T58-GE-10 (turboshaft)
Power
2 × 1,044 kW
Armament
Missiles, rockets and bombs
B57

Operators

United StatesItalyBrazilArgentina

Conflicts

Vietnam War (1955–1975)

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King, Wikipedia

Figures from the specifications in the English Wikipedia article. Armament lists what the type can carry, not a standard load.