Sikorsky H-34 / S-58

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Vintage Sikorsky H-34 (HSS-1) naval rescue helicopter in period U.S. Navy livery, preserved on the deck of a historic ship.

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Aircraft

H-34 / S-58 HSS1

US Navy, Search and Rescue scheme with orange nose

Airline

United States Navy (military operator, not an airline)

Manufacturer

Sikorsky

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

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Retro Wings, Heli Hero, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick, Tail Fin Collector

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 70.0

Good profile but gray sky and dull light flatten impact; foreground ropes slightly distract from the helicopter.

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Aviation History

The Sikorsky H-34 (also known as S-58, HSS-1) was a widely used multi-role military helicopter from the 1950s–1970s for transport, anti-submarine, and search & rescue missions with US and allied militaries.

Fleet Rarity

Few airworthy examples remain, most preserved in museums.

Record Flights

Not known for specific record flights, but served in numerous notable SAR and medevac missions, especially during Korean and Vietnam wars.

Safety & Events

Numerous combat operations, rescues, and medevacs in Korea and Vietnam; known for being robust and reliable.

Future Outlook

Almost entirely retired and preserved; not in active military service.

Specifications

Wright R-1820-84 radial piston engine

Engine

Main rotor diameter: 17.07 m

Wingspan

17.43 m

Length

350 km

Range

177 km/h

Speed

Up to 16 troops or equivalent cargo (approx. 1,800 kg)

Capacity

5,400 kg

MTOW

4.83 m

Height

Not applicable (piston radial engine, approx. 1,525 hp / 1,137 kW)

Thrust

Not applicable (not measured to modern ICAO standards, but typically louder than 100 dB externally)

Noise