S-62
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/48 scale.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight: |
05/58 |
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Main Rotor: |
53 ft. |
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Engine: |
1 x 1,250 shp General Electric T58-GE- 8B turboshaft |
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Max Speed: |
175 mph |
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Height: |
14 ft., 2 in. |
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Length: |
44 ft., 6 1/2 in. |
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Gross Weight: |
8,100 lbs. |
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Empty Weight: |
4,903 lbs. |
Sikorsky's S-62 amphibious helicopter was the first turbine rotorcraft granted certification for commercial use. The aircraft used the transmission and rotor system of the S-55. The initial production version accommodated ten persons.
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