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Description
| Notes: Upgraded SH-3A with internally mounted fuel tank. Cruise guide system. Also staff transport version. | |||
| Manufacturer: | Sikorsky |
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| Base model: | H-3 | ||
| Designation: | SH-3 | ||
| Version: | D | ||
| Nickname: | Sea King | ||
| Designation System: | U.S. Tri-Service | ||
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | ||
| Basic role: | Helicopter | ||
| Modified Mission: | Anti-submarine | ||
| Crew: | 4 | ||
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Specifications
| Length: | 72' 9" | 22.1 m | |
| Wingspan: | 62' | 18.9 m | |
| Empty Weight: | 11,301 lb | 5,125 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | General Electric T58-GE-10 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 1400 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 540 miles | 869 km | |
| Max Speed: | 159 mph | 256 km/h | 138 kt |
| Ceiling: | 15,000 ft | 4,571 m | |
Operators (Past and Present)
| USN | BF | Whidbey Island | WA |
| USN | BF | Key West | FL |
| USN | HC-16 | Pensacola | FL |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| National Museum of Naval Aviation | NAS Pensacola | Florida |
SH-3D on display
National Museum of Naval Aviation |
Recent comments by our visitors
| David Wells Marietta, GA | Last time I was at the Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, 'Troubleshooter 60' was not on display. It was on the ramp behind the museum with other 'not on display' aircraft.
The only other Sikorsky Sea King on display is President Nixon's Marine One in the new building. 05/21/2013 @ 04:20 [ref: 67824] |
| T.Michael Wilson Pensacola, FL | Was in HS-3 1964 to 1967 and during that time HS-3 was priviledged to be on the recovery of Gemini's 3, 10 & 11. Only regret that I did not take advantage of the collectable stamp used during these recoveries for outgoing mail. It's great seeing bird 60 on display here at the museum. Wonder about my squadron mates now and then. 03/22/2012 @ 05:44 [ref: 54381] |
| Dave Wells Marietta, GA | Was in HS-3 from 1964 to 1967, AX-2 aircrew. Got to fly the Gemini 10 and Gemini 11 recoveries. Pilot would turn on the ASE (automatic stabilization system) and we would go on the 'Sikorsky Sleigh ride' as it tried to settle down. The electronics was a bit primitive back then, always had to be prepared for the 'ASE Hard-Over', where it would slam the stick to one side.
09/22/2011 @ 20:58 [ref: 49217] |
| Dennis Sullivan cape coral, FL | After spending eight years in the U.S. Army including Viet Nam 67-68 I moved to New England and joined the Navy Reserves in South Weymouth Navel Air Station HS74. I can't tell you how much I loved the Navy Reserves especially flying on these birds. After flying in Army Hueys UH1's the SH3D'S are real choppers. In the reserves, I was a ET and ASW working on the electronics which was my MOS in the Army. The SH3-D shake you around, but at least I didn't have that tink, tink, tink of rounds going thru and around my butt in the floor. They shake, rattle and roll and are beautiful. I hope I can find what happened to HS74 because since I am a old retired person I need some patches to wear on a jacket for ever. GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY. 07/13/2011 @ 18:36 [ref: 40355] |
| peter triolo , RI | I flew the H3 with HS3 and HS74 during the 60's and early 70's. I don't miss it a bit. 01/07/2010 @ 05:03 [ref: 25533] |
| John Kramer Hawley, PA | I flew the SH-3A, the SH-3D, SH-3G, and the SH-3H. HS1, VC8 and HS75. The Delta was my favorite. The Millenium Falcon - NW555 never broke. Flew the H2 with HSL94 for a few months, scared the krap out of me. This was a true Cadillac. 12/08/2009 @ 11:49 [ref: 25401] |
| Ted Lisbon , GA | I was with HS-3 when we integrated the SH-3A (then known as the HSS-2) into the fleet. We had 16 aircraft in the squadron at that time, the side numbers were basically assigned as the planes were received from Sikorsky. They started, as I recall, at 50 and went thru side number 66. So this plane is likely an HS-3 orginal helo.
Best Regards, Ted Lisbon, AX2 HS-3 Aircrewman Veteran 04/29/2007 @ 14:21 [ref: 16347] |
| Jim Lawrence , WA | I'm a bit puzzeled by the serial number of '60'on the helicopter from HS-3. I was a member of HS-2 from 1962-65. We had '60' at Ream field in Ca. How did this happen? Anybody know? 09/04/2006 @ 18:30 [ref: 14075] |
| Rick Schawacker , MO | HS-7 is holding a reunion on October 12, 13 & 14,2001 at Quonset Point RI. Any old 1970 to 1972 old shamrocks are invited. 09/08/2001 @ 06:09 [ref: 3136] |
| Chris Sacramento, CA | Intersting fact? well maybe: The Sea King SH-3D played its
role in a Video Game. In the begining of the game Resident Evil Nemesiss, they were used to drop the Umbrella troops off in the city and later in the game it was shot down by nemesiss with a rocket launcher. just thought you'd like to know! 04/21/2000 @ 19:53 [ref: 105] |
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