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Helicopter
S-61 (H-3 Sea King)
Sikorsky · USA
The S-61 (SH-3) was a giant leap forward in helicopter technology. It featured a boat-hull fuselage for water landings and was the first helicopter to use twin turboshaft engines. It famously served as the primary recovery helicopter for Apollo astronauts.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1960 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 267 km/h |
| Range | 1,000 km |
| Ceiling | 4,480 m |
| Engines | 2x General Electric T58-GE-10 turboshafts |
Armament & Payload
Up to 380 kg of torpedoes or depth charges (ASW version).