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SH-3 SEA KING

Specifications
Typefour-seat shipborne anti-submarine helicopter
ContractorSikorsky
Country of OriginUSA
Powerplanttwo General Electric T58-GE-10 turboshaft engines
Power Rating1,400-shp each engine
Length72ft 8in (rotors turning)
Height15ft 6in
Rotor Diameter62ft
Rotor Disc Area3,019.08 Sq. ft
Max Speed166mph @ optimum altitude
Climb Rate2,200ft/minute
Service Ceiling14,700ft
Range625 miles
Empty Weight11,865lbs
Max Take-Off Weight21,500lbs
Armament840lbs of torpedoes and/or depth charges
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