Military version of the S-55 for operational evaluation by the USAF

Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Design authority: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.

Primary manufacturer: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.

Parent type: Sikorsky S-55/H-19

Aircraft status: No longer flying

Configuration

Primary flight and mechanical characteristics

VTOL type: Helicopter

Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor

Dedicated control device: 1 Tail rotor

Crew required: TBA in Side-by-side arrangement

Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)

Key Characteristics

Data on key physical features

Aircraft Details

Data on aircraft configuration, weights, flight performance and equipment

References

References and sources used

Heli-Archive
Mario Bazzani
October 2011
Website

S-56/HR2S-1/H-37 Helicopter
Vinny Devine
Igor Sikorsky Historical Archives, April 2013
Website

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