UH-19B/D Chickasawe Multipurpose helicopter

UH-19B/D Chickasawe Multipurpose helicopter. First flight: 1949 © Konstantinos Panitsidis
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The helicopter has been withdrawn 1974.




Technical specifications

DESIGNER
Sikorsky
COUNTRY
USA
TYPE
Multipurpose helicopter
CREW
2 - 3
POWER-PLANT
One Wright R-1.300-3 radial engine
Power, h.p.
1x709
DIMENSIONS
 
Length, m
12,88
Main rotor diameter , m
16,15
Tail rotor diameter, m
2,68
Height, m
4,06
WEIGHT  
Maximum take-off, kg 3.583
Normal take-off, kg 3.407
Empty helicopter, kg 2.295
Internal fuel, kg 700
Payload, kg  
- freight in cabin 2.268
- with on hook 2.268
- soldier 10
- stretcher 8
PERFORMANCE
 
Maximum speed, km/h
187
Cruising speed, km/h
148
Maximum overload, g
-
Rate of climb, m/min
300
Service ceiling, m
3.930
Static ceiling, m
1.770
Range, km 635
Combat range, km -
ARMAMENT Doesn't have (defensive).





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