Sikorsky HH-52 Seaguard | |
|---|---|
| 국가 | 미국 |
| 역할 | SAR/유틸리티 헬리콥터 |
| 시작 | 1958년 5월 22일 |
| 내장 | 175 |
Tthe 시코르스키 HH-52 바다 가드 (회사 명칭 S-62)는 단일 터빈 엔진, 3 블레이드 로터 수륙 양용 헬리콥터였습니다. 원래 코네티컷 주 스트랫포드에 있는 Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation에서 상업 벤처로 개발한 이 회사는 주로 공해 구조를 위해 미국 해안 경비대에서 사용했습니다. HH-52는 HH-65 Dolphin과 같은 비 수륙 양용 유형으로 대체되었으며, 구조 작업을 수행하기 위해 낮은 호버링에서 윈치를 사용하는 데에만 의존합니다.
소스: 시코르스키 HH-52 시가드 ― 위키피디아
| Sikorsky HH-52 Seaguard Helicopter Walk Around | |
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| Photographer | Bill Maloney |
| Localisation | Unknow |
| Photos | 24 |
참고 항목:
General Characteristics and Role
The Sikorsky HH-52 Seaguard was a crucial amphibious helicopter used primarily by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for shipboard and shore-based search and rescue (SAR) operations, as well as law enforcement missions. It was based on the S-62 commercial helicopter and was the world’s first amphibious helicopter in large-scale production, a key feature that defined its service. The HH-52’s ability to land directly on water, thanks to its boat-like hull and outrigger pontoons, gave the USCG a major advantage in maritime rescue operations. Its service spanned over 26 years, making it one of the most reliable and successful assets in the Coast Guard’s history, credited with saving thousands of lives.
| Property | Typical Value (HH-52A Seaguard) |
|---|---|
| 역할 | Search and Rescue (SAR), Utility, Shipboard Operations |
| National Origin | 미국 |
| 제조업체 | Sikorsky Aircraft |
| Service Entry (USCG) | 1963 |
| 승무원 | 3 (Pilot, Co-pilot, Crewman/Hoist Operator) |
| 용량 | Up to 10 passengers or 3 stretchers and medical attendant |
| Rotor Diameter | 16.16 m (53 ft 0 in) |
| Length (Fuselage) | 13.57 m (44 ft 6 in) |
| 높이 | 4.77 m (15 ft 8 in) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3,992 kg (8,800 lb) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engine: 1 x General Electric T58-GE-8B turboshaft engine.
- Power Output: 932 kW (1,250 shp) (derated for reliability).
- Maximum Speed: 175 km/h (109 mph; 94 kn).
- Cruise Speed: 155 km/h (96 mph; 84 kn).
- Range: 760 km (470 mi; 410 nmi).
- Amphibious Capability: Features a fully watertight hull and lateral pontoons for flotation and stability, allowing water landings.
Operational Features and Legacy
- Rescue Hoist: Equipped with an electrically powered rescue hoist, essential for lifting people and cargo from the water or confined spaces.
- Rotor System: Utilizes the highly reliable rotor and transmission system from the older H-34 (S-58) piston-engine helicopter.
- Nickname: Known as the “Hovering Lifeboat” due to its amphibious capability and primary SAR role.
- Retirement: The HH-52A was retired from Coast Guard service in 1989, being replaced by the Aerospatiale HH-65 Dolphin.
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