H3-H Sea King
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DescriptionA multi-purpose helicopter.FeaturesThe H-3H is a twin engine, all-weather helicopter. The SH-3H is used to detect, classify, track and destroy enemy submarines. It also provides logistic support and search and rescue capability. The UH-3H and VH-3 are configured for combat support roles.BackgroundThe first version of this workhorse helicopter was flown more than 20 years ago. The Sea King is being replaced by SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopters as an anti-submarine warfare helicopter. The transition will last into the late 1990s. The Sea King then be converted to a search and rescue helicopter.Functions by assignmentUH-3H, VH-3H (HC-2) helo combat supportSH-3H (HC-85) utility and torpedo recovery SH-3H (HS-75) Carrier-based anti-submarine warfare SH-3H (NAS Oceana) Search and rescue Technical data is for H3-H. Contractor: Sikorsky Unit Cost: $6.4 million Propulsion: Two General Electric T58-GE-10 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: 136 miles (217.6 km) per hour Crew: Four (Two pilots, one navigator, and one radar operator) Armament: Two Mk-46 torpedoes Date Deployed: First flight, March 1959; Operational, June 1961 |
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