Sikorsky
YCH-53A
'Sea Stallion'
Description
Notes:
Cargo/troop transport used for amphibious assault and shore operations with 6-BLADE main rotor (3 CREW) .
  Manufacturer:
Sikorsky
  Base model:
H-53
  Designation:
YCH-53
  Version:
A
  Nickname:
Sea Stallion
  Designation System:
U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:
1948-Present
  Basic role:
Helicopter
  Modified Mission:
Transport
  Status:
Prototype
Specifications
  Length:
88' 2"
26.8 m
  Height:
17' 1"
5.2 m
  Wingspan:
72' 3"
22.0 m
  Empty Weight:
22,900 lb
10,385 kg
  Gross 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