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Description
| Notes: Upgraded SH-3A with internally mounted fuel tank. Cruise guide system. Also staff transport version. | |||
| Manufacturer: | Sikorsky |
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| Base model: | H-3 | ||
| Designation: | SH-3 | ||
| Version: | D | ||
| 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-10 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 1400 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 540 miles | 869 km | |
| Max Speed: | 159 mph | 256 km/h | 138 kt |
| Ceiling: | 15,000 ft | 4,571 m | |
Operators (Past and Present)
| USN | BF | Whidbey Island | WA |
| USN | BF | Key West | FL |
| USN | HC-16 | Pensacola | FL |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| National Museum of Naval Aviation | NAS Pensacola | Florida |
SH-3D on display
National Museum of Naval Aviation |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Ted Lisbon , GA | I was with HS-3 when we integrated the SH-3A (then known as the HSS-2) into the fleet. We had 16 aircraft in the squadron at that time, the side numbers were basically assigned as the planes were received from Sikorsky. They started, as I recall, at 50 and went thru side number 66. So this plane is likely an HS-3 orginal helo.
Best Regards, Ted Lisbon, AX2 HS-3 Aircrewman Veteran 04/29/2007 @ 14:21 [ref: 16347] |
| Jim Lawrence , WA | I'm a bit puzzeled by the serial number of '60'on the helicopter from HS-3. I was a member of HS-2 from 1962-65. We had '60' at Ream field in Ca. How did this happen? Anybody know? 09/04/2006 @ 18:30 [ref: 14075] |
| Rick Schawacker , MO | HS-7 is holding a reunion on October 12, 13 & 14,2001 at Quonset Point RI. Any old 1970 to 1972 old shamrocks are invited. 09/08/2001 @ 06:09 [ref: 3136] |
| Chris Sacramento, CA | Intersting fact? well maybe: The Sea King SH-3D played its
role in a Video Game. In the begining of the game Resident Evil Nemesiss, they were used to drop the Umbrella troops off in the city and later in the game it was shot down by nemesiss with a rocket launcher. just thought you'd like to know! 04/21/2000 @ 19:53 [ref: 105] |
| Chris Sacramento, CA | Intersting fact? well maybe: The Sea King SH-3D played its
role in a Video Game. In the begining of the game Resident Evil Nemesiss, they were used to drop the Umbrella troops off in the city and later in the game it was shot down by nemesiss with a rocket launcher. just thought you'd like to know! 04/21/2000 @ 19:52 [ref: 104] |
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