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Sikorsky S-56
Mojave / Deuce
( H-37 / HR2S-1 )





First Sikorsky 's heavy helo, could carry up to 36 troops.


The US Navy also used an AEW version, called HR2S-1W
S-56


S-56

S-56

Rotor diameter: 21.95 m
Length: 19.76 m
Height: 6.71 m
Weight: Empty: 9386 kg Max: 15000
Engine: Two P&W R-2800
Double Wasp of 2100 hp each
Speed: Max: 209 km/h
Range: Max 233 km
Service Ceiling: 2652 m


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