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Exhibit photos
Description
| Notes: Upgraded CH-3B with rear loading ramp. | ||
| Manufacturer: | Sikorsky | |
| Base model: | H-3 | |
| Designation: | CH-3 | |
| Version: | E | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Tri-Service | |
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | |
| Basic role: | Helicopter | |
| Modified Mission: | Transport | |
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| Serial/Bureau Number: | 65-12797 | |
| Location: | Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins AFB Georgia | |
Specifications
| Length: | 73' | 22.2 m | |
| Height: | 16' 1" | 4.9 m | |
| Wingspan: | 62' | 18.9 m | |
| Wingarea: | 3,019.0 sq ft | 280.4 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 13,255 lb | 6,011 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 21,247 lb | 9,635 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 22,050 lb | 10,000 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | General Electric T58-GE-5 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 1500 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 465 miles | 748 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 144 mph | 231 km/h | 124 kt |
| Max Speed: | 162 mph | 260 km/h | 140 kt |
| Climb: | 1,310 ft/min | 399 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 11,100 ft | 3,383 m | |