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Sikorsky VH-53D 'Sea Stallion'

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

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