Sikorsky HO3S-1

Version of the S-51 for the U.S. Navy.  90 were manufactured.

A video of the aircraft in flight can be seen in the link below,

Source: "Sikorsky HO3S-1 Rescue, 1951", VFS YouTube site, Published on 4 Mar 2012

Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Design authority: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.

Primary manufacturer: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.

Parent type: Sikorsky S-51

Aircraft status: No longer flying

Configuration

Primary flight and mechanical characteristics

VTOL type: Helicopter

Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor

Dedicated control device: 1 Tail rotor

Crew required: 1-2 in Tandem arrangement

Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)

Key Characteristics

Data on key physical features

Aircraft Details

Data on aircraft configuration, weights, flight performance and equipment

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