Sikorsky S‑64 “Skycrane”IS P E C I F I C ATONS:Cruise Speed:105 mphType I Heavy Lift HelicopterGallon Capacity:2,650ManufacturerSikorsky Aircraft Corp /Erickson Air-CraneCrewPilot and Co-pilotSikorsky S‑64The S-64 “Skycrane” was originally designed forthe military and had interchangeable pods that fitunderneath for troop transport and cargo movement.The S-64 has six rotor blades and two turbine poweredjet engines, which allows it to carry heavy loads. In1992 Erickson Air Crane purchased the manufacturingrights to the S-64 and modified it to carry a 2,650gallon tank. The tank can be filled by a draft hose inless than one minute, while the helicopter is hovering.The S-64 requires a pilot and co-pilot to fly it andtypically has a 6 to 8 person support crew.22
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