Sikorsky S-58 / H-34

21 Apr 2026 · © Siliconserver

Sikorsky S-58/H-34 utility helicopter in Meravo livery, preserved in a museum with a search and rescue dummy and equipment displayed.

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Kiwi Aviation · 21 Apr 2026

Great photo 📸

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Aircraft

S-58 / H-34 S-58

meravo (non-military civilian/search and rescue repaint)

Airline

Meravo (German operator)

Manufacturer

Sikorsky

Gear

Sony Alpha 6000 Sony SEL55210 - 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3

Achievements

Heli Hero, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

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Insights

Aviation History

The Sikorsky S-58 (H-34) is a historic utility helicopter widely used for military, search and rescue, and civilian roles, particularly famous for use by NATO and various military operators in the 1950s-1970s.

Fleet Rarity

Becoming rare—out of thousands produced, only a small number remain airworthy or preserved.

Record Flights

Supported numerous famous rescues and operational deployments, including combat operations in the Vietnam War and other hot/hostile environments.

Safety & Events

Widely used in combat and rescue operations, involved in many notable military and peacetime SAR missions; some preserved in museums worldwide.

Future Outlook

This particular airframe is now preserved and displayed in a museum.

Specifications

Wright R-1820 Cyclone 9 (radial piston engine)

Engine

15.53 m (rotor diameter)

Wingspan

17.68 m

Length

350 km

Range

169 km/h

Speed

Up to 18 passengers/troops or cargo

Capacity

5,488 kg

MTOW

4.75 m

Height

1200 hp (895 kW)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 6 (pre-noise standards; relatively loud compared to modern helicopters)

Noise