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Description
| Manufacturer: | Sikorsky | |
| Base model: | H-3 | |
| Designation: | VH-3 | |
| Version: | D | |
| Nickname: | Sea King | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Tri-Service | |
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | |
| Basic role: | Helicopter | |
| Modified Mission: | Staff transport | |
| Crew: | 3 | |
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Specifications
| Length: | 72' 9" | 22.1 m | |
| Wingspan: | 62' | 18.9 m | |
| Empty Weight: | 14,249 lb | 6,462 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 20,500 lb | 9,297 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | General Electric T58-GE-400B | ||
Performance
| Max Speed: | 160 mph | 257 km/h | 138 kt |
| Ceiling: | 14,700 ft | 4,480 m | |
Operators (Past and Present)
| USMC | HMX-1 | Quantico | VA |
