SIKORSKY S-62

 

BRAND and MODEL

SIKORSKY S-62

TYPE

General-purpose amphibious helicopter

ORIGIN

United States of America

ENGINE

(S-62A)

One 932 kw (1,250 shp) General Electric CT58-110-1 turboshaft

SPECIFICATIONS

Rotor diameter: 16.15 m (53 ft)

Length: 13.5 m (44 ft 6½ in)

Height: 4.8 m (16 ft)

Max speed at sea level: 162 km/h (101 mph)

Max cruising speed: 148 km/h (92 mph)

Hovering ceiling in ground effect: 5,425 m (17,800 ft)

Hovering ceiling out of ground effect: 1,402 m (4,600 ft)

Initial rate of climb: 347 m/min (1,140 ft/min)

Service ceiling: 2,012 m (6,600 ft)

Range with max fuel and 10% reserves: 743 km (462 miles)

Empty weight: 2,199 kg (4,860 lb)

Loaded weight: 3,574 kg (7,900 lb)

PHOTO

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