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Description
| Manufacturer: | Kaman | |
| Base model: | H-43 | |
| Designation: | HH-43 | |
| Version: | B | |
| Nickname: | Huskie | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1948-Present | |
| Basic role: | Helicopter | |
| Modified Mission: | Search and Rescue | |
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| Serial/Bureau Number: | 59-1578 | |
| Location: | National Atomic Museum, Kirtland AFB New Mexico | |
Specifications
| Length: | 25' 0" | 7.6 m | |
| Height: | 15' 6" | 4.7 m | |
| Wingspan: | 51' 6" | 15.7 m | |
| Empty Weight: | 4,469 lb | 2,026 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 8,800 lb | 3,990 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Lycoming T53-L-1A | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 860 | ||
Performance
| Cruise Speed: | 97 mph | 156 km/h | 84 kt |
| Max Speed: | 120 mph | 193 km/h | 104 kt |
| Climb: | 2,000 ft/min | 609 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 25,700 ft | 7,833 m | |