Sikorsky S-61R
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The Sikorsky S-61R is a twin-engine helicopter used in transport or search and rescue roles. A developed version of the S-61/SH-3 Sea King, the S-61R was also built under license by Agusta as the AS-61R. The S-61R served in the United States Air Force as the CH-3C/E Sea King and the HH-3E Jolly Green Giant, and with the United States Coast Guard as the HH-3F, nicknamed "Pelican".[1]
Quick Facts S-61R/CH-3C/E HH-3E Jolly Green Giant HH-3F "Pelican", Role ...
S-61R/CH-3C/E HH-3E Jolly Green Giant HH-3F "Pelican" | |
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US Coast Guard HH-3F "Pelican" from Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco | |
Role | Medium-lift transport/Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter |
Manufacturer | Sikorsky Agusta |
First flight | 1959 |
Introduction | 1961 |
Status | In service |
Primary users | United States Air Force (Historical) United States Coast Guard (Historical) Italian Air Force (Historical) Tunisian Air Force |
Produced | 1959ā1970s |
Developed from | Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King |
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