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Sikorsky HH-52A Sea Guard

1962 · Single-engine intermediate piston helicopter

Factory at US Stratford

History C/N News
The Sikorsky S-62C was used by the United States Coast Guard as the HH-52A Seaguard for search and rescue. It was in service from 1962-1989 when it was replaced by the HH-65 Dolphin. The Coast Guard acquired 99 from Sikorsky, transferring one to the Icealandic Coast Guard in the early 1970s and losing 10 in accidents. All have now been retired and some have been preserved and two are flying on the civil register. Missing c/ns for USCG serial 1380 - 1382.

Specifications

Engine1 x General Electric T58-8 1250 shp
Capacity3 + 11
Length (m)13.58
Height (m)4.88
Blades3
Rotor diam. (m)16.16
Disc area (m2)205
Weight (kgs)Empty: 2300 Max: 3700
Speed (km/h)Cruise: 158 Max: 175
Range (km)750
Ceiling (m)3400
Rate/Climb (m/min)330
blueprints HH-52A Sea Guard

Operators

1963-1989 US US Coast Guard