General Aviation
Sikorsky Hh-3a
Manufacturer: SIKORSKY
The Sikorsky S‑61R is a twin‑engine helicopter derived from the SH‑3 Sea King. It is built for transport and search‑and‑rescue missions and is distinguished by a rear loading ramp, a conventional hull instead of a boat‑hull, and retractable tricycle landing gear. These features make it ideal for cargo hauling and all‑weather rescue operations.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- sikorsky-hh-3a
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 1
- Example Registration
- N5193J
Specifications
- Length
- 22 m / 73 ft
- Height
- 5.51 m / 18 ft
- Max Speed
- 265 km/h / 165 mph
- Range
- 1443 km / 779 nmi
- Ceiling
- 6400 m / 21000 ft
- First Flight
- 1963
- Production Start
- 1963
Variants
- HH-3A- 1 registrations - Example N5193J