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S-61 (SH-3)

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This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/48 scale.

Aircraft Specifications
First Flight:
1960
Main Rotor:
62 ft.
Engine:
2 x 1,250 shp General Electric T58-GE-18
Max Speed:
166 mph
Height:
16 ft., 10 in.
Length:
54 ft. 4in.
Gross Weight:
20,500 lbs.
Empty Weight:
12,450 lbs.


This helicopter was designed to seek and destroy submarines in all-weather, day and night. The SH-3D, Sea King, with larger engines and more fuel capacity than the SH-3A, was ordered by the U.S. Navy, as well as the military services of Brazil and Spain.

Works Referenced

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