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Description
| Notes: Upgraded CH-53A. | ||
| Manufacturer: | Sikorsky | |
| Base model: | H-53 | |
| Designation: | VH-53 | |
| Version: | D | |
| Nickname: | Sea Stallion | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1948-Present | |
| Basic role: | Helicopter | |
| Modified Mission: | Staff transport | |
Specifications
| Length: | 88' 2" | 26.8 m | |
| Height: | 24' 11" | 7.5 m | |
| Wingspan: | 72' 3" | 22.0 m | |
| Wingarea: | 4,070.0 sq ft | 378.0 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 23,485 lb | 10,650 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 36,400 lb | 16,507 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 42,000 lb | 19,047 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | General Electric T64-GE-413 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 3925 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 257 miles | 413 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 173 mph | 278 km/h | 150 kt |
| Max Speed: | 196 mph | 315 km/h | 170 kt |
| Ceiling: | 21,000 ft | 6,400 m | |
Recent comments by our visitors
| mitchell slaughter , NC | i am trying to locate photos and interior color schemes
off any vh-53 presidential "MARINE ONE" helicopter for a current plastic model that i'm building. description of paint scheme very helpful.does it have a solid white top or just white stripes,interior colors,standard data place ment etc.... Any help would be greatly appreciated. i have looked all over the web seen several pics but none of VH-53 12/26/2001 @ 08:44 [ref: 3901] |
