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Post by Blackbird on Aug 9, 2004 21:39:52 GMT -5
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Post by Blackbird on Aug 9, 2004 21:40:21 GMT -5
Description: The TH-57 is a derivative of the commercial Bell Jet Ranger 206. Although primarily used for training, these aircraft are also used for photo, chase and utility missions.
Background: The JetRanger was initially designed to compete in a U.S. Army light observation helicopter competition. Bell lost that competition but the 206 was commercially successful. The TH-57 Sea Ranger provides advanced (IFR) training to several hundred aviation students a year at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton, Florida.
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, TH-57 Sea Ranger Contractor: Bell Helicopter Textron. Propulsion: One Allison 250-C20BJ turbofan engine. Lengths: Fuselage - 31 feet (9.44 meters); Rotors turning - 39 feet (11.9 meters) Height: 10 feet (3.04 meters) Weight: 1595 pounds (725kg) empty, 3200 pounds (1455 kg) maximum take off Main Rotor Diameter: 35 feet 4 inches (10.78 meters) Range: 368 nautical miles (420 statute miles, 676 km) Ceiling: 18,900 feet (5,761 meters) Speed: 138 miles (222 km) per hour maximum; 117 miles (188 km) per hour cruising Crew: One pilot, four students Armament: None Date deployed: First flight: 1961; Operational: 1968
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