VH-3D Sea King helicopter |
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Description
Executive transport helicopter. |
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Features
The VH-3D is a twin engine, all-weather helicopter flown by Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) and supports the executive transport mission for the President of the United States. |
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Background
The first version of this workhorse helicopter was flown more than 40 years ago and was derived from the Sikorsky S-61 series. Originally developed as an antisubmarine sensor carrier for the U.S. Navy, the Sea King has been replaced in that role by the SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter as the anti-submarine warfare helicopter. The VH-3D was delivered to HMX-1 in December 1974 as a replacement for the VH-3A, which entered service in 1963. By the end of 1976, the VH-3A had been completely replaced by the VH-3D. |
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Point Of Contact
Naval Air Systems Command
Presidential Helicopter Program Public Affairs
47123 Buse Road, Bldg 2272, Ste 161
Patuxent River, MD 20670-5440
(301) 995-7410 |
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General Characteristics
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| Contractor: Sikorsky Aircraft Division of United Technologies, Stratford, CT. |
| Date Deployed: December 1974. |
| Propulsion: Two General Electric T58-GE-400B turboshaft engines. |
| Length: 73 feet (21.9 meters); Fuselage length: 54 feet, 9 inches (16.5 meters). |
| Height: 17 feet (5.1 meters). |
| Weight: Basic: 15,200 lbs. empty (6,895 Kg); Maximum Takeoff Weight: 21,500 lbs. (9,752 Kg). |
| Crew: Four. |
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| Last Update: 20 February 2009 |
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