Hasegawa SH-3H Sea King

Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King - U.S. Navy Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopter

The Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King is a U.S. Navy anti-submarine warfare helicopter. Developed as the successor to the HSS-1, it is a large twin-turbine helicopter designed for carrier operations and maritime missions. The five main rotor blades fold automatically for shipboard storage, and the tail boom features a folding mechanism. The fuselage uses a watertight boat hull semi-monocoque design combined with auxiliary floats for excellent sea landing capability. Powered by two parallel T-58 turboshaft engines, the SH-3H delivers high output and improved safety in the event of an engine failure. Anti-submarine equipment includes MAD sensors and sonobuoys. In addition to ASW roles, the Sea King is for search and rescue during carrier flight operations and for transport, making it a versatile multi-role helicopter.

Key features
- Carrier based anti-submarine warfare helicopter
- Five-blade main rotor with automatic folding mechanism
- Folding tail boom for compact shipboard stowage
- Watertight boat hull semi-monocoque fuselage with auxiliary floats for sea landings
- Twin T-58 turboshaft engines for high power and redundancy
- Equipped with MAD sensor and sonobuoy systems
- Also for search and rescue and transport missions
- No fixed armament

Specifications
- Crew: 4
- Main rotor diameter: 18.90 m
- Overall length: 22.15 m
- Fuselage length: 16.69 m
- Overall height: 5.13 m
- Maximum takeoff weight: 9,525 kg
- Engine: GE T-58-GE-10 turboshaft x2
- Power: 1,400 shp x2
- Maximum speed: 144 kt (267 km/h)
- Service ceiling: 4,480 m
- Range: 524 nm (970 km)
- First flight: March 11 1953 (prototype)

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Product details
- Product series: Hasegawa PT lineup
- Country: United States
- Product code: 083011
- JAN code: 4967834083011

Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King ASW Helicopter

The Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King is an anti-submarine warfare helicopter by the US Navy. Developed as the successor to the HSS-1, it is a large twin-turbine helicopter designed for shipboard operations and versatile mission roles including ASW, search and rescue, and transport.

Key features
- Twin turboshaft engines provide high power and increased safety through redundancy
- Five-blade main rotor with automatic folding mechanism for shipboard stowage
- Folding tail boom for compact storage on carriers and ships
- Watertight boat-type semi-monocoque fuselage for excellent sea-landing capability
- Auxiliary flotation devices on the fuselage sides to enhance water operations
- Equipped with modern anti-submarine systems such as a MAD sensor and sonobuoys
- Frequently for search and rescue during carrier flight operations and for general transport and multi-role duties

Specifications
- Crew: 4
- Main rotor diameter: 18.90 m
- Overall length: 22.15 m
- Fuselage length: 16.69 m
- Height: 5.13 m
- Maximum takeoff weight: 9,525 kg
- Engines: GE T58-GE-10 turboshaft x 2
- Power: 1,400 shp x 2
- Maximum speed: 144 kt (267 km/h)
- Service ceiling: 4,480 m
- Range: 524 nm (970 km)
- Fixed armament: None
- First flight (prototype): March 11, 1953