1950


Sikorsky S-55 H-19

H-19A Chickasaw





USAF version of the YH-19 powered by a 600hp P&W R-1340-57 Wasp engine. Some converted to SH-19A SAR helicopter. Redesignated HH/UH-19A in 1962, 51 built. Many supplied to other countries under Military Assistance Program (MAP).



  List of Operators of H-19A Chickasaw


Years Model Org
1951/67 S-55 H-19 usa US Air Force
1951/57 S-55 H-19 usa US Navy
1954/71 S-55 H-19 argentina Fuerza Aerea Argentina
1954/60 S-55 H-19 portugal Força Aérea Portuguesa
1954/81 S-55 H-19 spain Ejercito del Aire
1954/?? S-55 H-19 thailand Royal Thai Air Force
1958/?? S-55 H-19 italy Aeronautica Militare Italiana



  Global Distribution of H-19A Chickasaw



51h-19a


Construction Numbers



Displaying only Air America - Display All
C/N Year History
55-076 1952 US 51-3849,H-9
55-091 w/o 1960 1952 US 51-3853,H-3
55-127 1952 US 51-3871,H-1
55-141 1952 US 51-3878,H-8






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