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Description
| Notes: One 5-BLADE main rotor and one 5-BLADE tail rotor, retractable main gear and amphibious hull. ALL-WEATHER asw (4 CREW) . Also staff transport version. | ||
| Manufacturer: | Sikorsky | |
| Base model: | H-3 | |
| Designation: | YSH-3 | |
| Version: | A | |
| Nickname: | Sea King | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Tri-Service | |
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | |
| Basic role: | Helicopter | |
| Modified Mission: | Anti-submarine | |
| Crew: | 4 | |
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Specifications
| Length: | 72' 9" | 22.1 m | |
| Wingspan: | 62' | 18.9 m | |
| Empty Weight: | 11,301 lb | 5,125 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | General Electric T58-GE-8B | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 1250 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 540 miles | 869 km | |
| Max Speed: | 159 mph | 256 km/h | 138 kt |
| Ceiling: | 15,000 ft | 4,571 m | |
