S-58 (Coast Guard H-34)
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/48 scale.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight: |
1954 |
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Main Rotor: |
56 ft. |
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Engine: |
1 x 1,525 shp,Wright R-1820-84 Cyclone radial, air-cooled |
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Max Speed: |
122 mph |
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Height: |
15 ft., 11 in. |
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Length: |
44 ft. 2 in. |
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Gross Weight: |
13,000 lbs. |
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Empty Weight: |
8,410 lbs. |
The S-58 is a more powerful variant of the S-55. This aircraft was almost three times more powerful than its predecessor. The U.S. Coast Guard variant of the S-58, the HH-34F, was used for search and rescue missions.
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