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Kaman HH-43 Huskie
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Ordered for
the U.S. Navy and Marine Corp, the HUK-1 and HOK-1 respectively
first flew in 1953. The U.S. Air Force also acquired a few
similar helicopters designated as the H-43A Huskie.
In 1956, an HOK-1 was tested with a Lycoming T53
turbine engine. The considerable performance improvement lead
to the development of the H-43B first flown in 1958.
Also known as "Pedro", the HH-43 was used
extensively in Vietnam to rescue downed airmen. |
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| Specifications
(HH-43F) |
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Designations |
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 | Type: Rescue Helicopter |
| Engine: one 825 hp (615 kW) Lycoming
T53-L-11 turboshaft engine |
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| K-600: Kaman model number |
| HOK-1: U.S. Marine Corps Observation
Helicopter |
| HUK-1: U.S. Navy Utility Helicopter |
| OH-43: Observation helicopter (after
1962) |
| UH-43: Utility Helicopter (after 1962) |
| HH-43: Rescue Helicopter |
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