New England Air Museum - Sikorsky CH-54 Skycrane Helicopter
Bill Maloney
1/28/2009

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01 Sikorsky CH-54 Skycrane Helicopter 02 Sikorsky CH-54 Skycrane Helicopter 03 Sikorsky CH-54 Skycrane Turboshaft Engine 04 Sikorsky CH-54 Skycrane Cargo Container
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05 Sikorsky Skycrane Main Gear 06 Sikorsky Skycrane Tail Rotor 07 Sikorsky Skycrane Cockpit 08 Sikorsky CH-54 Skycrane Helicopter

Sikorsky CH-54 Skycrane Helicopter Specifications:

Length: 88 feet 6 inches
Rotor Diameter:
72 feet
Height:
25 feet, 5 inches
Crew:
3
Weight:
Empty 19,900 lbs Loaded - 47,100 lbs
Max Speed: 126 mph
Cruise Speed: 115 mph
Range: 220 miles
Service Ceiling: 18,200 feet
Fuel Capacity: 880 gallons
Powerplant: Two Pratt & Whitney JFTD-12-4A gas turbine engines, 4,800 shaft horsepower each
Armament:
  None
First Flight : 1962
Cost: $

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