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CH-54 TARHE
"SKYCRANE"

Specifications
Typetwo/three-crew flying-crane helicopter
ContractorSikorsky
Country of OriginUSA
Powerplanttwo Pratt & Whitney T73-P-1 turboshaft engines
Power Rating4,500lbs each engine
Length70ft 3in
Height25ft 5in
Rotor Diameter72ft
Rotor Disc Area4,071.5 Sq. ft
Max Speed126mph @ sea level
Climb Rate1,330ft/minute
Service Ceiling9,000ft
Range230 miles
Empty Weight19,234lbs
Max Take-Off Weight42,000lbs
Payload20,000lbs of freight
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