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The Sikorsky S-61/SH-3 Sea King is used for ASW and SAR tasks.
The Sea King made its first flight in 1959.
Rotor diameter:         62 ft (18,90 m)
Lenght(rotor turning):  72 ft 8 in (22,15 m)
Height:                 16 ft 10 in (5,13 m)
Cruisingspeed:          136 mph (219 km/h)
Empty weight:           12,350 lbs (5601 kg)
Max weight:             21,000 lbs (9526 kg)
Powerplant:             two GE T58-GE-10 turboshafts
Thrust:                 1,400 shp (1044 kW) each