1962


Sikorsky S-61 H-3

SH-3A Sea King







Sikorsky SH-3A Sea King

Redesignation of the HSS-2 under the Oct.1962 DoD Tri-Service integrated naming convention. All HSS-2/SH-3A built for USN after Oct 1962 were designated thus.


Specifications SH-3A Sea King


Engine 2 x GE T58-GE-6 1050 shp
Capacity 4
Length (m) 16.7
Height (m) 5.13
Blades 5
Rotor diam. (m) 19
Disc area (m2)
Weight (kgs) Empty: 5180     Max: 9300
Speed (km/h) Cruise: 214     Max: 246
Range (km) 1005
Ceiling (m) 3290
Rate/Climb (m/min) 555
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  List of Operators of SH-3A Sea King


Years Model Org
1961/09 S-61 H-3 usa US Navy
1972-    S-61 H-3 argentina Comando de Aviacion Naval Argentina
1973-    S-61 H-3 usa Carson Helicopters
1980-    S-61 H-3 usa Croman Corp
2007-    S-61 H-3 india Bharatiya Nau Sena
2010-    S-61 H-3 peru Marina de Guerra del Peru
2010/18 S-61 H-3 usa US Department of State



  Global Distribution of SH-3A Sea King



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