Piasecki Helicopter Corporation H-21B Workhorse

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A preserved U.S. Air Force Piasecki H-21B Workhorse, its distinctive tandem rotors and olive-drab fuselage displayed in bright sunlight.

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Aircraft

H-21B Workhorse H21

United States Air Force olive drab

Manufacturer

Piasecki Helicopter Corporation

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 2.22mm f/2.2

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 77.0

Classic helicopter in profile; background barrels and harsh sun lessen impact.

Location

March Air Reserve Base

RIV/KRIV

33.8810, -117.2660

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March Air Reserve Base RIV

Airport

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Aviation History

The H-21 was a prominent early tandem-rotor transport helicopter, used by the U.S. military and other operators for troop transport and utility missions.

Fleet Rarity

The type is no longer in active military service; surviving examples are generally preserved or displayed.

Safety & Events

H-21 helicopters saw early U.S. Army helicopter assault operations in Vietnam in the early 1960s.

Future Outlook

This example appears to be preserved as a static outdoor display.

Specifications

Wright R-1820-103 Cyclone radial piston engine

Engine

26.3 m

Length

640 km

Range

172 km/h

Speed

20 troops

Capacity

6,804 kg

MTOW

4.7 m

Height