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Piasecki (Vertol) CH-21A 'Workhorse'

Description
  Manufacturer:Piasecki (Vertol)
  Base model:H-21
  Designation:CH-21
  Version:A
  Nickname:Workhorse
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Helicopter
  Modified Mission:Transport
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Specifications
  Length: 86' 4" 26.3 m
  Height:15' 5" 4.7 m
  Wingspan: 44' 6" 13.5 m
  Empty Weight: 8,000 lb 3,628 kg
  Gross Weight: 13,300 lb 6,031 kg

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

Performance
  Cruise Speed: 98 mph 157 km/h 84 kt
  Max Speed: 131 mph 210 km/h 113 kt
  Climb: 1,080 ft/min 329 m/min
  Ceiling: 9,450 ft 2,880 m


 
 

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