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Sikorsky R-5B 'Dragonfly'

Description
  Manufacturer:Sikorsky
  Base model:R-5
  Designation:R-5
  Version:B
  Nickname:Dragonfly
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1941-1947
  Basic role:Rotary Wing (Helicopter)
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Specifications
  Length: 57' 1" 17.4 m
  Height:13' 3.9 m
  Wingspan: 48' 14.6 m
  Wingarea: 1,810.0 sq ft 168.1 sq m
  Empty Weight: 3,780 lb 1,714 kg
  Gross Weight: 4,825 lb 2,188 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-5
  Horsepower (each): 450

Performance
  Range: 360 miles 579 km
  Max Speed: 106 mph 170 km/h 91 kt
  Ceiling: 14,400 ft 4,388 m