Hasegawa [PT1] 1:48 SH-3H Seaking

The Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King is an anti-submarine warfare helicopter used by the United States Navy. It was adopted as a successor to the previously used HSS-1 helicopter and is a large twin-engine turbine helicopter.

As the SH-3H Sea King was developed for shipboard use, its five main rotor blades are designed to fold automatically, and the tail boom at the rear also features a folding mechanism. The fuselage of the SH-3H Sea King, which primarily operates over maritime regions, is designed with a watertight semi-monocoque hull, and the combination of auxiliary floats on the fuselage sides enables good water landing capabilities.

The helicopter is equipped with two parallel-mounted T-58 turboshaft engines, providing high power output and increased safety in the event of engine trouble. Its anti-submarine equipment includes features such as a Magnetic Anomaly Detector (MAD) bird and sonobuoys. Additionally, when fighter aircraft are taking off or landing on an aircraft carrier, the SH-3H Sea King is used as a rescue helicopter and is also employed for transport and multipurpose missions.

【Specifications】

• Crew: 4
• Main Rotor Diameter: 18.90 meters
• Overall Length: 22.15 meters
• Fuselage Length: 16.69 meters
• Height: 5.13 meters
• Gross Weight: 9,525 kg
• Engines: GE T-58-GE-10
• Thrust: 1,400 shp × 2
• Maximum Speed: 144 knots (267 km/h)
• Service Ceiling: 4,480 meters
• Range: 524 nautical miles (970 km)
• Fixed Armament: None
• Maiden Flight: March 11, 1953 (Prototype)