The first version of the Sikorsky S-61 was flown in 1959 and was originally developed as the SH-3 Sea King: an antisubmarine sensor carrier for the US Navy.
The VH-3D was delivered to HMX-1 squadron for supports the executive transport mission for the President of the United States ( Marine One ) in December 1974 as a replacement for the VH-3A which was completely replaced by the end of 1976.
The VH-3D was delivered to HMX-1 squadron for supports the executive transport mission for the President of the United States ( Marine One ) in December 1974 as a replacement for the VH-3A which was completely replaced by the end of 1976.
VH-3D Sea King News |
Workshop Ships Last Marine One’ Engines
18-Feb-21 - Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) at MCAS Cherry Point, NC, completed work and shipped the last T58 engines for the Presidential helicopter VH-3D. From this year the new Marine One will be the VH-92A #MarineOne
VH-3D Cabin Interiors to be Upgraded
25-Sep-15 - Five Marine One VH-3D will receive new cabin interior kits to reduce the total gross weight of the aircraft and allow for greater lift capabilityNew H-3 for support of presidential airlift training
13-Dec-12 - The US Navy has awarded a $25.3 million contract to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp (SAC) in Stratford, Conn., to convert a H-3 helicopter to a flyable trainer aircraft in support of the presidential airlift program, according to contract documents released this Thursday through the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. Specifications VH-3D Sea King |
List of Operators of VH-3D Sea King |
| Years | Model | Org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975- |  US Marine Corps |
Global Distribution of VH-3D Sea King |
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Construction Numbers |
| C/N | Year | History | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61-724 | 159350 | ||
| 61-725 | 159351 | ||
| 61-726 | 159352 | ||
| 61-727 | 159353 | ||
| 61-728 | 159354 | ||
| 61-729 | 159355 | ||
| 61-730 | 159356 | ||
| 61-731 | 159357 | ||
| 61-732 | 159358 | ||
| 61-733 | 159359 | ||
| 61-734 | 159360 |
