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Sikorsky S‑61
Sikorsky S‑61
This aircraft is used primarily for external cargo and
water bucket operations. In the late 1950s and early
1960s the U.S. Navy worked with Sikorsky Aircraft
to create a very high performance helicopter with the
latest technologies. The aircraft uses two large twin
turbine engines and a boat-type hull with retractable
landing gear. The S-61 requires a two-person crew
to fly it, but can carry a large number of passengers.
Today the S-61 is used extensively for logging
operations in the commercial sector.
S P E C I F I C AT
IONS:
Cruise Speed:
154 mph
1,000
Manufacturer
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp
Crew
Type I Helicopter
Airtanker
Gallon Capacity:
Pilot and Co-pilot
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