Sikorsky SH-3D

U.S. Navy Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) version.

By the glossary definition, with a Useful Load of 10168 lb (4612 kg), the calculated Empty Weight is approximately 4687 kg.  May be equipped with either T58-GE-5 or T58-GE-10.

Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Design authority: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.

Primary manufacturer: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.

Parent type: Sikorsky S-61/H-3

Aircraft status: Operational

Configuration

Primary flight and mechanical characteristics

VTOL type: Helicopter

Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor

Dedicated control device: 1 Tail rotor

Crew required: 2 in Side-by-side arrangement

Landing gear: Wheels (some retractable)

Key Characteristics

Data on key physical features

Aircraft Details

Data on aircraft configuration, weights, flight performance and equipment

References

References and sources used

S-61 HSS-2, SH-3A/B/D/G/H, S-61L/N, CH/HH-3C/E/F
Bohan J., Lawrence T., Devine V.
Sikorsky Archives | Sikorsky Product History, 18 Dec 2013
Website
Comprehensive history of the S-61 type

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