Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King

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Sea king USS YORKTOWN

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Aircraft

SH-3G Sea King SH3

U.S. Navy (white/grey), HS-4 squadron

146092

Registration

Airline

U.S. Navy

Manufacturer

Sikorsky

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Apple iPhone 14 back dual wide camera 5.7mm f/1.5

Achievements

Retro Wings, Heli Hero, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 80.0

Excellent clarity and color; the info plaque foreground distracts but rotors and markings are crisply visible.

Insights

Aviation History

The Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King was the first amphibious helicopter and a vital anti-submarine warfare (ASW) platform for the U.S. Navy for decades. It also served as U.S. Presidential transport (Marine One), recovery helicopter for Apollo missions, and saw global military use.

Fleet Rarity

Retired from U.S. Navy service; preserved examples exist, but active military service limited and rare globally.

Record Flights

Notable for carrying out the recovery of Apollo astronauts from splashdown in the 1960s/70s. Operated from aircraft carriers globally.

Safety & Events

Served extensively in Vietnam and Cold War operations; famous as Apollo capsule recovery helicopter.

Future Outlook

This airframe is preserved and on public display, likely permanently retired.

Specifications

2 × General Electric T58 turboshaft

Engine

18.9 m (rotor diameter, main rotor)

Wingspan

22.12 m

Length

998 km

Range

218 km/h

Speed

Up to 28 passengers/troops or internal cargo

Capacity

9,707 kg

MTOW

5.13 m

Height

1,500 shp (1,119 kW) each (shaft horsepower, approximate)

Thrust

Approximately 100 dB externally; military category, not ICAO-certified

Noise