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Description
| Manufacturer: | Sikorsky | |
| Base model: | HSS | |
| Designation: | HSS | |
| Version: | -1L | |
| Nickname: | Seabat | |
| Equivalent to: | LH-34D | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Navy / Marines | |
| Designation Period: | 1951-1962 | |
| Basic role: | Helicopter, Anti-Submarine | |
| Modified Mission: | Winterized | |
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Specifications
| Length: | 46' 9" | 14.2 m | |
| Height: | 15' 11" | 4.8 m | |
| Wingspan: | 56' 0" | 17.0 m | |
| Wingarea: | 2,460.0 sq ft | 228.5 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 7,900 lb | 3,582 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 14,000 lb | 6,349 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Wright R-1820-84 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 1525 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 182 miles | 293 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 98 mph | 157 km/h | 84 kt |
| Max Speed: | 123 mph | 198 km/h | 107 kt |
| Climb: | 1,100 ft/min | 335 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 9,500 ft | 2,895 m | |
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| New England Air Museum | Windsor Locks | Connecticut |
LH-34D on display
New England Air Museum |
