S-61 (VH-3) Presidential
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/48 scale.
Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight: |
1960 |
Main Rotor: |
62 ft. |
Engine: |
2 x 1,250 shp General Electric T58-GE-18 |
Max Speed: |
166 mph |
Height: |
16 ft., 10 in. |
Length: |
54 ft. 9in. |
Gross Weight: |
20,500 lbs. |
Empty Weight: |
12,450 lbs. |
A derivative of the HSS-2Z, itself a derivative of the SH-3A, the VH-3 was assigned to the American Presidential Department for evacuation transport in case of emergency.
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