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Hill Aerospace Museum, Hill AFB Utah
Piasecki (Vertol) H-21C (CH-21C) 'Shawnee' SN: 56-2142

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Description
  Manufacturer:Piasecki (Vertol)
  Base model:H-21
  Designation:H-21
  Version:C
  Nickname:Shawnee
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Helicopter
  Crew:3
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  Serial/Bureau Number:56-2142
  Location:Hill Aerospace Museum, Hill AFB Utah

Specifications
  Length: 52' 6" 16.0 m
  Height:15' 9" 4.8 m
  Wingspan: 44' 13.4 m
  Empty Weight: 8,950 lb 4,058 kg
  Gross Weight: 15,200 lb 6,893 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Wright R-1820-103 Cyclone
  Horsepower (each): 1425

Performance
  Range: 265 miles 426 km
  Cruise Speed: 98 mph 157 km/h 84 kt
  Max Speed: 127 mph 204 km/h 110 kt
  Ceiling: 9,450 ft 2,880 m