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S-62

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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
First Flight:
05/58
Main Rotor:
53 ft.
Engine:
1 x 1,250 shp General Electric T58-GE- 8B turboshaft
Max Speed:
175 mph
Height:
14 ft., 2 in.
Length:
44 ft., 6 1/2 in.
Gross Weight:
8,100 lbs.
Empty Weight:
4,903 lbs.


Sikorsky's S-62 amphibious helicopter was the first turbine rotorcraft granted certification for commercial use. The aircraft used the transmission and rotor system of the S-55. The initial production version accommodated ten persons.

Works Referenced

S-61V (VH-3) Presidential | Page 31 of 39 | S-64