HH-53
This
HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
It was built to 1/72 scale.
Aircraft
Specifications
|
First Flight: | 1965 |
Main
Rotor: | 62ft. |
Engine: | 2
x 1,500 shp General Electric T58-GE-5 | Max
Speed: | 164
mph | Height: | 18
ft., 1 in. | Length: | 73ft. |
Gross
Weight: | 22,024
lbs. | Empty
Weight: | 11,673
lbs. |
The HH-53B was known as the " Super Jolly Green Giant" by the USAF.
The helicopters were fitted with in-flight refueling probes and rescue hoists. Works
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