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Sikorsky
SH-3 Sea King
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The
Sikorsky S-61 was designed for the anti-submarine role and
first flew in 1959. Initially designated the HSS-2 by
the U.S. Navy, the designation was changed to SH-3 shortly
after the prototype's first flight. The Navy named this
helicopter the Sea King.
The U.S. Air Force also acquired the Sea King for
combat search and rescue missions, redesignated the HH-3 and
receiving the nickname "Jolly Green Giant" in
Vietnam. A transport version with a rear loading ramp was
designated the CH-3.
The CH-3 was used by Canada, Norway, Malaysia,
Argentina, Brazil, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom. The
S-61 was produced by Agusta under license. |
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 | S-61: Sikorsky model number |
| HSS-2: initial U.S. Navy ASW version |
| SH-3: ASW version |
| HH-3: SAR version (U.S. Coast Guard name
Pelican) |
| CH-3: Transport version |
| CH-124: Built by United Aircraft of
Canada |
| ASH-3: Built by Agusta |
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Display Model:
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Print:
S-61 over the White House
Andrew Whyte |
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