Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe
Civilian model: S-64 Skycrane
Overview
Sikorsky CH-54B Tarhe
US Army CH-54B Tarhe heavy lift helicopter lifts a M551 Sheridan light tank.
Source: US Army -
© Public domain
Origin
United States
Type
Transport helicopter
Entered service
Mid 1960's
Status
Out of service
Development
1958 - mid 1960's
Design project
May 1962
First flight
Design project
May 1962
First flight
Developer
United States
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Sikorsky Aircraft
Production
1960's
Producer
United States
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Sikorsky Aircraft
Number produced
105
Designations
CH-54 Tarhe
US military service
S-64 Skycrane
Civilian production model
US military service
S-64 Skycrane
Civilian production model
Notable users
United States
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U.S. Army
Details
Facts
CH-54B
General
Origin
United States
Type
Heavy lift helicopter
Crew
3
Dimensions
Length
26.97 m
Height
7.75 m
Empty weight
9.0 t
Max takeoff weight
21.0 t
Payload
9.1 t
Propulsion
Main rotor
Single six blade main rotor
Rotor diameter
26.97 m
Tail rotor
Single four blade tail rotor
Powerplant
2x Pratt & Whitney T73-P-700 turboshaft
Power outpout
4.800 shp per engine
Performance
Max speed
240 km/h
Cruise speed
185 km/h
Range
370 km, with 10% fuel reserve
Ceiling
5.6 km
Rate of climb
6.75 m/s