Sikorsky CH-54 Skycrane

Origin
USA
Type
Heavy-lift crane helicoptor
Max Speed
169 km/h / 105 mph
Max Range
370 km / 230 miles
Dimensions
main rotor diameter 21.95m / 72ft
length, rotors turning 26.97m / 88ft 6in
height 7.75m / 25ft 5 in
Weight
maximum take-off 21,319 kg / 47,000 lb
Powerplant
two 3579-kW (4,800 shp) Pratt & Whitney T73-P-1 turboshaft engines
Armament
none
Operators:
United States
Aircraft Overview:

The Sikorsky S-64 SkyCrane design was adopted by the military early in May, 1962. It soon received the designation CH-54 Tarhe and became one of the United States Army's most invaluable behind-the-scenes aircraft of all time. Essentially nothing but a cockpit, rotor, and fuselage, the CH-54 could pick up heavier loads than any other helicopter, and became the hero of the Vietnam-era United States Taxpayer. The CH-54 alone saved 210 million dollars worth of 380 downed aircraft, all of which were repaired and thrown back into service.

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