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Description
| Manufacturer: | Sikorsky | |
| Base model: | R-5 | |
| Designation: | YR-5 | |
| Version: | A | |
| Nickname: | Dragonfly | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1941-1947 | |
| Basic role: | Rotary Wing (Helicopter) | |
| Status: | Prototype | |
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Specifications
| Length: | 41' 2" | 12.5 m | |
| Height: | 12' 11" | 3.9 m | |
| Wingspan: | 48' | 14.6 m | |
| Gross Weight: | 4,813 lb | 2,183 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 4,815 lb | 2,183 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Pratt & Whitney R-985 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 450 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 280 miles | 450 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 70 mph | 112 km/h | 60 kt |
| Max Speed: | 90 mph | 144 km/h | 77 kt |
| Ceiling: | 10,000 ft | 3,047 m | |
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| United States Air Force Museum | Wright-Patterson | Ohio |
YH-5A on display
United States Air Force Museum |
