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Sikorsky S-64 Aircrane

Overview

The Sikorsky S-64 Aircrane is a helicopter aircraft manufactured by Sikorsky, with the profile centered on its heavy lift/firefighting role. Its recorded first flight is 1962-05-09. The current production-status field is listed as In Production. The listed configuration provides for a crew of 3 (pilot, co-pilot, aft-facing load operator) and passenger capacity of Up to 5 occupants. Power is provided by 2 Pratt & Whitney 2 × JFTD12-4A (T73-P-1) turboshaft, 4,500 shp each engines. Recorded dimensions include length 70 ft 3 in (21.41 m), wingspan 72 ft (21.95 m) rotor diameter, height 18 ft 7 in (5.66 m). Maximum takeoff weight is listed as 42,000 lb (19,051 kg). Listed performance includes cruise speed 115 kts (132 mph) kt, maximum speed 115 kts (132 mph) kt, range 200 nm (230 mi) max fuel and reserves nautical miles, service ceiling 10,600 ft hover ceiling IGE (S-64E) ft. Its ICAO type designator is S64. Figures shown here describe the listed type or configuration and may vary by sub-variant, certification basis, or operator fit.

Quick Facts

First Flight May 9, 1962
Crew 3 (pilot, co-pilot, aft-facing load operator)
Passengers Up to 5 occupants
Range 200 nm (230 mi) max fuel and reserves
Cruise Speed 115 kts (132 mph)
Max Speed 115 kts (132 mph)

Specifications

ICAO Type CodeS64
First FlightMay 9, 1962
Crew3 (pilot, co-pilot, aft-facing load operator)
Passenger CapacityUp to 5 occupants
Length70 ft 3 in (21.41 m)
Wingspan / Rotor Diameter72 ft (21.95 m) rotor diameter
Height18 ft 7 in (5.66 m)
Empty Weight19,234 lb (8,724 kg)
Max Takeoff Weight42,000 lb (19,051 kg)
Cruise Speed115 kts (132 mph)
Max Speed115 kts (132 mph)
Range200 nm (230 mi) max fuel and reserves
Service Ceiling10,600 ft hover ceiling IGE (S-64E)
Engine ManufacturerPratt & Whitney
Engine Model2 × JFTD12-4A (T73-P-1) turboshaft, 4,500 shp each
Engine Count2

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Source: Wikipedia — Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane