SEA KING MK-48

The Westland Sea King MK-48 is a British licence-built version of

the American Sikorsky H-3. It's a tactical military helicopter, used

by many Air Forces as a rescue helicopter.

PERFORMANCE:

 

Rotor diameter: 18,90 m.

Length (with rotor): 22,15 m.

Height: 5,13 m.

Cruising speed: 130 mph.(210 km/h)

Empty weight: 12,566 lbs.(5700 kg.)

Max. weight: 21,000 lbs.(9525 kg.)

Powerplant: two Rolls-Royce Gnome H.1400-1 turboshafts

Thrust: 1660 HP.(each)

 

 

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