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United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
Sikorsky YH-5A 'Dragonfly' SN: 43-46620

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Description
  Manufacturer:Sikorsky
  Base model:H-5
  Designation:YH-5
  Version:A
  Nickname:Dragonfly
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Helicopter
  Status:Prototype
  See Also:
  Serial/Bureau Number:43-46620
  Location:United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio

Specifications
  Length: 41' 2" 12.5 m
  Height:12' 11" 3.9 m
  Wingspan: 48' 14.6 m
  Gross Weight: 4,813 lb 2,183 kg
  Max Weight: 4,815 lb 2,183 kg

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

Performance
  Range: 280 miles 450 km
  Cruise Speed: 70 mph 112 km/h 60 kt
  Max Speed: 90 mph 144 km/h 77 kt
  Ceiling: 10,000 ft 3,047 m