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Description
| Manufacturer: | Kaman | |
| Base model: | H-43 | |
| Designation: | HH-43 | |
| Version: | B | |
| Nickname: | Huskie | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1948-Present | |
| Basic role: | Helicopter | |
| Modified Mission: | Search and Rescue | |
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Specifications
| Length: | 25' 0" | 7.6 m | |
| Height: | 15' 6" | 4.7 m | |
| Wingspan: | 51' 6" | 15.7 m | |
| Empty Weight: | 4,469 lb | 2,026 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 8,800 lb | 3,990 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Lycoming T53-L-1A | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 860 | ||
Performance
| Cruise Speed: | 97 mph | 156 km/h | 84 kt |
| Max Speed: | 120 mph | 193 km/h | 104 kt |
| Climb: | 2,000 ft/min | 609 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 25,700 ft | 7,833 m | |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Castle Air Museum | Atwater | California |
| Hill Aerospace Museum | Hill AFB | Utah |
| Museum of Aviation | Warner Robins AFB | Georgia |
| National Atomic Museum | Kirtland AFB | New Mexico |
| Travis Air Force Museum | Travis AFB | California |
| United States Air Force Museum | Wright-Patterson | Ohio |
HH-43B on display
Castle Air Museum | United States Air Force Museum |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Bob Glidden Ogunquit, ME, ME | I was the first engine man in Det 17 when it was formed at Davis-Monthan AFB in 1961.We recieved ac # 60-256 and 60-257. The CO was Capt Bill Hayes, the NCOIC was Bill Eckert and the rest of the inlisted crew was Hector Gonzales, Jaime Yslas, Presley MCQuigg and Ken Laneve. Later Tom Gummo arrived. The pilots were Gayl Bernhardt, Stan Schetzel(sic)and I can not find the records for the 4th pilot.Stan was later aworded a flying cross for a rescue he pulled of in Nam. I was discharged in oct 62. I do have pics of both ac and am curious as to where they went after the outfit was disbanded 10/20/2008 @ 20:22 [ref: 22886] |
| ROBERT J. STONE TAYLOR,ARIZONA, AZ | I WAS WITH DET.15 AIR RESCUE AT LUKE AFB,AZ.FIREFIGHTER CREW CHIEF I LOVED THAT HH-43.WE DID OVER 1000 MISSION WITH IT. 10/11/2008 @ 15:07 [ref: 22832] |
| Paul Laliberte Jr Pascoag, RI | Wow, talk about memories. I was a Aeromedical Tech assigned to USAF Hospital at William AFB, AZ. 1969-72. We assisted in all types of medical emergencies. From air craft accidents to highway accidents to boating. What a awsome craft to be involed in. I'm fifty seven years old and still involved in the medical field. Not one day goes by without thinking of all the excitement that that expierence brought me. Thanks 10/07/2008 @ 16:08 [ref: 22804] |
| Cynthia Toy/Osmonson Fountain Hills, AZ | OOPS!!!! This message is for Jerry West (Not Rice) I am Harry C Toys Daughter. I saw your message asking about him. Please Email me if you would like.
Thankyou,Cynthia BrokenArrowAz@msn.com 10/04/2008 @ 03:38 [ref: 22791] |
| Cynthia Toy/Osmonson Fountain Hills, AZ | Mr.Jerry Rice
My name is Cynthia I noticed your note about Harry C Toy, I am his daughter. would love to talk to you. please email me. Thankyou Cynthia BrokenArrowAz@msn.com 10/03/2008 @ 16:35 [ref: 22789] |
| Walter Horton Los Angeles, CA | I was a firefighter at Korat AB, 388 TFW, '70-'71 any of the Firefighting team still around? Barrier Maintenance team you still on the planet.
310.427.2792 09/01/2008 @ 11:00 [ref: 22591] |
| Jerry West , CA | I was at Luke 1968-1970, was wondering what happen Capt E Wallace best pilot in USAF went Nam in ov10's, What about
Harry C. Toy. Col Rice??? 08/11/2008 @ 07:29 [ref: 22427] |
| Roger Vartabedian Sacramento, CA | Bill Dean - I knew you, too while I was at Luke. John Lee just contacted me as he saw my name at this site. I guess it all works.
Anybody contact me - I love to talk about the "old days" and flying in the "whistling outhouse". 08/05/2008 @ 06:47 [ref: 22356] |
| Gordon McKinley Owasso, OK | I flew as a flight mechanic on 59-1578 and 59-1579 at Det. 17, 42nd ARRS, DMAFB, Tucson, AZ. I was the second to the last unit member to leave after the Air Force shut down the LBR mission. The listing above says 1578 is at the National Atomic Museum. It is actually on display at the 58th SOW campus on the west side of Kirtland AFB, NM. As of 2002, tail no. 59-1579 was under civilian registry as N3268D to a Montana rancher. 07/16/2008 @ 18:15 [ref: 22156] |
| William (Bill) Dean Brighton, CO | Flew the HH-43 at Luke AFB, AZ. Made many life saving mission while there. I was the senior medical technician (examineer) at Det 15, Air Rescue. Loved every moment in the air. 05/16/2008 @ 07:53 [ref: 20887] |
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