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Post by Blackbird on Aug 9, 2004 21:32:53 GMT -5
All info, pics, and movies pertaining to the Sea King will be placed here.
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Post by Blackbird on Aug 9, 2004 21:33:20 GMT -5
Description: A multi-purpose helicopter.
Features: The H-3 is a twin engine, all-weather helicopter. The SH-3H model is used by the Navy Reserves to detect, classify, track and destroy enemy submarines. It also provides logistical support and a search and rescue capability. The UH-3H model is utility configured for logistical support and search and rescue missions. The VH-3D model supports the Executive Transport Mission.
Background: The first version of this workhorse helicopter was flown more than 40 years ago. The Sea King has been replaced by the SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopters as the anti-submarine warfare helicopter. The transition was completed in the mid-1990s. The remaining Sea King helicopters have been configured for logistical support and search and rescue missions. Current plans are to phase out the H-3 by 2009.
Point of Contact: Naval Air Systems Command Public Affairs Department 47123 Buse Road, Unit IPT Bldg. 2272, Suite 075 Patuxent River, MD 20670-5440 (301)757-1487
General Characteristics Functions by assignment:
VH-3D (HC-2) — Executive Transport
UH-3H (HC-85/PMRF/VC-8) — Utility and Torpedo recovery
SH-3H (HS-75) — Carrier-based anti-submarine warfare
UH-3H (HC-2/Naval Air Stations) — Logistics/Search & Rescue
Contractor: Sikorsky Aircraft Division of United Technologies, Stratford Conn. Unit Cost: $6.4 million Propulsion: Two General Electric T58-GE-402 turboshaft engines Length: 73 feet (21.9 meters) Fuselage length: 54 feet, 9 inches (16.5 meters) Height: 17 feet (5.1 meters) Weight: 11, 865 lbs. (5,339 kg) empty Maximum Takeoff Weight: 21,000 pounds (9,450 kg) Range: 542 nautical miles (623.3 statute miles, 997 km.) Ceiling: 14,700 feet (4,410 meters) Cruising Speed: 120 kts (138 miles per hour(217.6 km)) Crew: Four Armament: Two Mk-46 torpedoes Date Deployed: First flight, March 1959; Operational, June 1961
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