Sikorsky S-60 Crane

Developed in 1959, derived from the S-56.  As a flying crane, the supported payload is 12800 lb (5806 kg).

Attribution

Attribution

Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Design authority: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.

Primary manufacturer: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.

Parent type: Sikorsky S-60

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: 2 in Side-by-side arrangement

Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)

Key Characteristics

Data on key physical features

Aircraft Details

Data on aircraft configuration, weights, flight performance and equipment

References

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Helicopters & Autogyros of the World
Paul Lambermont, Anthony Pirie
Cassell & Company Ltd., 1959 (page 387)
Book

S-47 | S-47/R-4 Helicopter
Vinny Devine
Sikorsky Archives | Product History, Sep 19, 2017 (page 19)
Website
Very thorugh description and details of the R-4 series helicopter

S-60 Crane Helicopter
Art Linden
Sikorsky Archives | Sikorsky Product History, 26 May 2016
Website
Comprehensive summary of the S-60

Sikorsky Archives | S-60
Sikorsky Archives, Vinny Devine
21 April 2012
Website

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