Westland Sea King HAR.3A Aircraft Data
The Westland WS-61 Sea King is a British license-built version of the American Sikorsky S-61 helicopter of the same name, built by Westland Helicopters. The aircraft differs considerably from the American version, with Rolls-Royce Gnome engines, British made anti-submarine warfare systems and a fully computerized control system.
Sea King HAR.3 is the search and rescue version for the Royal Air Force.
Sea King HAR.3 is the search and rescue version for the Royal Air Force.
- Country of Origin: United Kingdom
- First Flight: 1969
- Initial Service Date: 1969
- No. Built: 344
- No. In Service: 0
- No. of Hardpoints: 0
- Crew: 2-4
Power:
2x Rolls-Royce Gnome H1400 at 3,320 hp
Weapons:
Dimensions:
| Length: | 54 ft. 9 in. |
| Rotor Length: | 61 ft 0 in. |
| Rotor Disc Area: | 3,020 sq.ft |
| Height: | 16 ft. 10 in. |
| Empty Weight: | 13,672 lbs |
| Max. Weight: | 21,400 lbs |
| Max. Payload: | 7,328 lbs |
| Internal Fuel: | 3,800 lbs |
Performance:
| Max. Speed: | 144 mph |
| Cruise Speed: | 136 mph |
| Service Ceiling: | 10,000 ft. |
| Normal Range: | 540 nm |
| Max. Range: | 664 nm |
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