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Pima Air & Space Museum, Tucson Arizona
Sikorsky CH-54A 'Skycrane' SN: 68-18437

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Description
Notes: Sikorsky model S-64A with 20, 000 pound lift capacity. 1 main lifting rotor, 1 ANTI-TORQUE tail rotor, tricycle landing gear. Limited flight controls for AFT-FACING pilot during winch operations. Sin
  Manufacturer:Sikorsky
  Base model:H-54
  Designation:CH-54
  Version:A
  Nickname:Skycrane
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Helicopter
  Modified Mission:Transport
  Crew:Pilot, Co-Pilot, 3rd aft pilot
  Serial/Bureau Number:68-18437
  Location:Pima Air & Space Museum, Tucson Arizona

Specifications
  Length: 88' 6" 26.9 m
  Height:18' 7" 5.6 m
  Wingspan: 72' 21.9 m
  Wingarea: 4,070.0 sq ft 378.0 sq m
  Empty Weight: 19,234 lb 8,722 kg
  Gross Weight: 41,998 lb 19,047 kg
  Max Weight: 42,000 lb 19,047 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney JFTD12-4A
  Horsepower (each): 4500

Performance
  Range: 230 miles 370 km
  Cruise Speed: 105 mph 169 km/h 91 kt
  Max Speed: 126 mph 202 km/h 109 kt
  Climb: 1,330 ft/min 405 m/min
  Ceiling: 9,000 ft 2,743 m