Sikorsky HUS (UH-34)
"Sea Horse"
Aircraft Specifications
H - HELICOPTER
U – UTILITY
S - SIKORSKY
The UH-34 first flew on 8 March 1954. The HUS/UH-34
entered Marine units in 1957. This aircraft is best
known for its service in Vietnam where at least
eight crew members earned the Navy Cross.
Beginning with operation SHUFLY which ran from April 1962 through December 1964 the HUS was the main assault helicopter for the Marine Corps, as well as carrying out large numbers of RVN operations.
A Marine HUS lifted Alan Shepherd Jr. out of the ocean on 3 May 1961 after completion of the Mercury 3 space flight; the first US manned sub-orbital flight. The HUS also participated in the Cuban Missile crisis, supporting disaster relief and rescues in the Pacific Northwest, Haiti, Honduras and Japan.
Specifications
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Manufacturer: |
Sikorsky |
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Type: |
UH-34D |
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Accommodations: |
12 Troops |
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Power Plant: |
WRIGHT R1820 – 1,525
HORSEPOWER |
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Dimensions |
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Rotor Diameter: |
56’ |
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Length: |
46’ 9 ” |
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Height: |
15’ 11” |
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Weights |
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Empty: |
7,900 LBS |
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Combat: |
Assault, Medevac & Resupply |
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Gross: |
14,000 LBS |
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Performance |
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Max speed: |
132 MPH |
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Cruise Speed: |
94 MPH |
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Ceiling: |
14,300' |
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Range (combat): |
182 NAUTICAL MILES |
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Armament: |
2x M60 7.62 CAL MACHINE GUN |
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Bureau number: |
150570 |
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Year delivered: |
1963 |