1945


Sikorsky S-49 / R-6 / H-6

Derived from R-4 Hoverfly




Sikorsky S-49 / R-6 / H-6

The Sikorsky S-49 was derived from the R-4 with a new streamlined fuselage and a lengthened and straightened tail boom. Prototypes XR-6 and YR-6 were followed by production aircraft by Nash-Kelvinator named HOS-1 (US Navy/Coast Guard), H-6A (US Army Air Force) and Hoverfly II (RAF/Royal Navy)


  S-49 / R-6 / H-6 News


USCG HOS-1 at American Helicopter Museum

USCG HOS-1 at American Helicopter Museum

11-Oct-21 - The American Helicopter Museum at West Chester, PA will unveil a Sikorsky HOS-1 helicopter on October 15. The US Coast Guard iconic vintage aircraft was restored by volunteers over an 8-year period #restoration



  List of Operators of S-49 / R-6 / H-6


Years Model Org
1945/49 usa US Coast Guard





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