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A S-61N Mk.II operating for Sociedad de Salvamento y Seguridad Marítima in Spain | |
Role | Medium-lift transport / airliner helicopter |
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Manufacturer | Sikorsky Aircraft |
First flight | 11 March 1959 |
Introduction | September 1961 |
Status | Active service |
Primary users | CHC Helicopter Bristow Helicopters AAR Airlift |
Number built | 119 |
Developed from | Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King |
n September 1957, Sikorsky was awarded a United States Navy development contract for an amphibious anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter capable of both detecting and attacking submarines. On 11 March 1959, the XHSS-2 Sea King prototype made its maiden flight. Production deliveries of the HSS-2 (later designated SH-3A) commenced during September 1961. The initial production aircraft being powered by a pair of General Electric T58-GE-8B turboshaft engines, each capable of providing up to 930 kW (1,250 shp)
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