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Sikorsky
H-34 Chocktaw & Sikorsky S-58T Twin Pack |
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The Sikorsky H-34 or S-58 is
a piston-engined military helicopter originally designed by American
aircraft manufacturer Sikorsky as an anti-submarine warfare aircraft for
the U.S. Navy. It has seen extended use when adapted to turbine power by
the British licensee as the Westland Wessex and Sikorsky as the later
S-58T.
The Sikorsky S-58 was developed as a lengthened and more powerful
version of the Sikorsky Model S-55, or UH-19 Chickasaw, with a similar
nose, but with a tail-dragger rear fuselage and landing gear, rather
than the high-tail, 4-post pattern. It retained the nose-mounted piston
engine with the drive shaft passing through the cockpit placed high
above the cargo compartment. The aircraft first flew on 8 March 1954. |
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Der Sikorsky H-34 oder S-58 ist
ein Militär-hubschrauber mit Kolbenmotor, der ursprünglich vom
amerikanischen Hersteller Sikorsky als U-Boot-Kampfflugzeug für die U.S.
Navy entwickelt wurde. Es hat ausgedehnte Verwendung erfahren, als es von
dem britischen Lizenznehmer als Westland Wessex und von Sikorsky später als
S-58T mit Turbinentriebwerken ausgerüstet wurde.
Die Sikorsky S-58 wurde als verlängerte und stärkere Version des Sikorsky
Model S-55, oder UH-19 Chickasaw entwickelt, mit einer ähnlichen Nase, aber
mit einem tiefen Heckrumpf mit einem Fahrwerk, anstelle des hohen Schwanzes.
Es behielt den Kolbenmotor im Bug bei, wobei die Antriebswelle durch
das hoch über dem Laderaum platzierte Cockpit fuhr. Der Hubschrauber flog
erstmals am 8. März 1954. |
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The S-85T
is a commercial conversion to turboshaft power using Pratt & Whitney
Canada PT6T-3 Twin-Pac turboshaft with special nose cowling featuring
distinctive twin rectangular air intakes. |
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Die S-85T ist
eine Turbowellentriebwerk mit Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3
Twin-Pac-Turbowelle umgerüstete Variante mit spezieller Bugver-kleidung mit
markanten rechteckigen Doppel-Luft-einlässen. |
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CH-34C |
Converted with detail
changes to the CH-34A |
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CH-34C |
Umbau mit Detailänderungen an
der CH-34A |
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UH-34D |
Utility transport version
for the U.S. Marine Corps |
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UH-34D |
Transportversion für das US
Marine Corps |
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S58T |
Conversion
to turboshaft power using Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3 Twin-Pac
turboshaft |
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S58T |
Umrüstung auf
Turbowellenmotor mit Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3 Twin-Pac-Turbomotor |
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Operational
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Einsatzgeschichte |
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The
Sikorsky H-34 was named Helicopter No. 4, (H.4
ฮ.๔)
after the conversion to the
Twin Pac, the designation was helicopter No. 4A (H.4A
ฮ.๔ก). |
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Die Sikorsky
H-34 wurde als Hubschrauber No. 4 (H.4
ฮ.๔)
bezeichnet, nach
dem Umbau zum Twin Pac lautete die Bezeichnung Hubschrauber No. 4A(H.4A
ฮ.๔ก). |
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Squadron 3. Wing |
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Squadron 3. Wing |
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Squadron 6. Wing |
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Specifications |
H-34 |
Rotor diameter |
Rotordurchmesser |
17.00
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Length |
Länge |
14.20
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Height |
Höhe |
4.50 m
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Engine |
Motor |
1 x
Wright R-1820-84
1525
PS |
Maximum
speed |
Höchstgeschwindigkeit |
198
km/h
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Empty
weight |
Leergewicht |
3,582
kg |
Loaded
weight |
Startgewicht |
6,349
kg |
Climb
Rate |
Steigrate |
335
m/min |
Service
ceiling |
Gipfelhöhe |
2,895
m
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Range |
Reichweite |
450 km |
Armament |
Bewaffnung |
1x 7,5 mm MG |
Capacity |
Zuladung |
Crew 2 |
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Sikorsky H-34 Chocktaw |
Type |
Thai Serial |
Reg. |
s/n |
Delivered |
Withdrawn
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Remarks |
CH-34C |
H4-01/05 |
53-4519 |
58-0081 |
1962 |
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Ex USAF |
CH-34C |
H4-02/05 |
53-4520 |
58-0082 |
1962 |
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Ex USAF |
CH-34C |
H4-03/05 |
54-910 |
58-0180 |
1962 |
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Ex USAF |
CH-34C |
H4-04/05 |
54-911 |
58-0181 |
1962 |
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Ex USAF |
CH-34C |
H4-05/05 |
54-924 |
58-0215 |
1962 |
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Ex USAF |
CH-34C |
H4-06/05 |
54-926 |
58-0217 |
1962 |
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Ex USAF |
CH-34C |
H4-07/05 |
54-928 |
58-0219 |
1962 |
? |
Ex USAF |
CH-34C |
H4-08/05 |
54-929 |
58-0220 |
1962 |
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Ex USAF |
CH-34C |
H4-09/05 |
54-930 |
58.0221 |
1962 |
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Ex USAF |
CH-34C |
H4-10/05 |
54-933 |
58-0236 |
1962 |
1980 |
Ex USAF, 6343, 3153 |
CH-34C |
H4-11/05 |
54-934 |
58-0237 |
1962 |
? |
Ex USAF, 6344, 3311, 3151 |
CH-34C |
H4-12/05 |
54-3021 |
58-0367 |
1962 |
? |
Ex USAF, 6345 |
CH-34C |
H4-13/05 |
55-4502 |
58-0568 |
1962 |
? |
Ex USAF |
UH-34D |
H4-14/06 |
63-8248 |
58-1615 |
1963 |
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ex. RLAF |
UH-34D |
H4-15/06 |
63-8249 |
58-1640 |
1963 |
31. May 1979 |
ex. RLAF |
UH-34D |
H4-16/06 |
63-8250 |
58-1641 |
1963 |
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ex. RLAF |
UH-34D |
H4-17/06 |
63-8251 |
58-1642 |
1963 |
3. Oct. 1980 |
ex. RLAF, 6354, 3132 |
UH-34D |
H4-18/06 |
63-8252 |
58-1653 |
1963 |
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ex. RLAF |
UH-34D |
H4-19/06 |
63-8253 |
58-1654 |
1963 |
? |
ex. RLAF |
UH-34D |
H4-20/06 |
63-8254 |
58-1655 |
1963 |
28. Mar. 1979 |
ex. RLAF, 3133 |
UH-34D |
H4-21/07 |
63-8255 |
58-1686 |
1964 |
17, Apr. 1979 |
ex. RLAF, 6301, 3103, 3154’ |
UH-34D |
H4-22/07 |
63-8256 |
58-1687 |
1964 |
? |
ex. RLAF |
UH-34D |
H4-23/07 |
63-8257 |
58-1701 |
1964 |
2. Mar. 1979 |
ex. RLAF, 3135 |
UH-34D |
H4-24/07 |
63-8258 |
58-1702 |
1964 |
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ex. RLAF, 6302, 3102 |
UH-34D |
H4-25/07 |
63-8259 |
58-1714 |
1964 |
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ex. RLAF, 6303, 3103’ |
UH-34D |
H4-26/07 |
63-13010 |
58-1730 |
1964 |
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ex. RLAF |
UH-34D |
H4-27/07 |
63-13011 |
58-1731 |
1964 |
2. Mar. 1979 |
ex. RLAF, 3141 |
UH-34D |
H4-28/07 |
63-13012 |
58-1734 |
1964 |
30. Aug. 1982 |
ex. RLAF |
UH-34D |
H4-29/07 |
63-13013 |
58-1735 |
1964 |
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ex. RLAF |
UH-34D |
H4-30/07 |
63-13014 |
58-1736 |
1964 |
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ex. RLAF |
UH-34D |
H4-31/07 |
63-13009 |
58-1729 |
1964 |
20. Oct. 1982 |
ex. RLAF |
UH-34D |
H4-32/08 |
63-13006 |
58-1726 |
30. Jan 1965 |
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leased to. Air America |
UH-34D |
H4-33/08 |
63-13007 |
58-1727 |
30. Jan 1965 |
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leased to. Air America |
UH-34D |
H4-34/09 |
153129 |
58-1767 |
Apr. 1966 |
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ex. USMC, 6301, 3101, 3121 |
CH-34C |
H4-35/09 |
54-0908 |
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1966 |
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CH-34C |
H4-36/09 |
54-0931 |
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1966 |
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CH-34C |
H4-37/09 |
54-2881 |
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1966 |
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CH-34C |
H4-38/09 |
54-3015 |
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1966 |
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CH-34C |
H4-39/09 |
54-3030 |
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1966 |
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CH-34C |
H4-40/09 |
55-4466 |
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1966 |
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CH-34C |
H4-41/09 |
57-1746 |
58-0969 |
1966 |
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3322 |
CH-34C |
H4-42/09 |
57-1763 |
58-1019 |
1966 |
26. Jul. 1983 |
3157 |
CH-34C |
H4-43/09 |
57-1766 |
58-1023 |
1966 |
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UH-34D |
H4-44/09 |
58-1721 |
58-1034 |
1966 |
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CH-34C |
H4-45/10 |
53-4532 |
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15. Jan 1967 |
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CH-34C |
H4-46/10 |
53-4534 |
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15. Jan 1967 |
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CH-34C |
H4-47/10 |
54-0890 |
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15. Jan 1967 |
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CH-34C |
H4-48/10 |
54-0895 |
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15. Jan 1967 |
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- |
CH-34C |
H4-49/10 |
54-0902 |
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15. Jan 1967 |
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CH-34C |
H4-50/10 |
54-2886 |
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15. Jan 1967 |
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CH-34C |
H4-51/10 |
54-2913 |
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15. Jan 1967 |
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CH-34C |
H4-52/10 |
54-3001 |
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15. Jan 1967 |
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- |
CH-34C |
H4-53/10 |
54-3010 |
58-0349 |
15. Jan 1967 |
3. Dec. 1982 |
3161 |
CH-34C |
H4-54/10 |
54-3024 |
? |
15. Jan 1967 |
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- |
CH-34C |
H4-55/10 |
55-4475 |
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15. Jan 1967 |
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- |
CH-34C |
H4-56/10 |
55-4480 |
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15. Jan 1967 |
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- |
UH-34D |
H4-57/12 |
145743 |
58-0811 |
11. May 1969 |
? |
ex. VNAF |
UH-34D |
H4-58/12 |
150218 |
58-1558 |
5. Apr. 1969 |
8. Mar. 1979 |
ex. VNAF, 3147 |
UH-34D |
H4-59/12 |
148756 |
58-1292 |
6. Apr. 1969 |
11. Mar. 1981 |
ex. VNAF |
UH-34D |
H4-60/12 |
152686 |
58-1761 |
7. Apr. 1969 |
? |
ex. VNAF |
UH-34D |
H4-61/19 |
149378 |
58-1480 |
6. Aug. 1970 |
21. Jan. 1980 |
ex. VNAF, 3171 |
UH-34D |
H4-62/19 |
149341 |
58-1440 |
22. Apr. 1970 |
27. May 1980 |
ex. VNAF |
UH-34D |
H4-63/19 |
153123 |
58-1788 |
22. Apr. 1970 |
18. Jul. 1980 |
ex USMC, 3173 |
Other possible RTAF H-34’s |
CH-34C |
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54-3010 |
58-0349 |
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ex. US Army |
UH-34D |
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144644 |
58-0572 |
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ex. Air America |
CH-34C |
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57-1763 |
58-1019 |
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ex. US Army |
UH-34D |
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148767 |
58-1318 |
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ex. USMC |
UH-34D |
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63-13008 |
58-1728 |
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5. Mar. 1965 |
leased to. Air America |
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Sikorsky S-58T Twin Pack |
Type |
Thai Serial |
Reg. |
s/n |
Delivered |
Withdrawn
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Remarks |
S-58T |
H4A-10/05 |
20153 |
54-0933 |
1980 |
2008 |
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S-58T |
H4A-11/05 |
20151 |
54-0934 |
21. Jun. 1982 |
2003 |
... |
S-58T |
H4A-15/06 |
20126 |
63-8249 |
31. May 1979 |
2003 |
... |
S-58T |
H4A-17/06 |
20132 |
63-8251 |
3. Oct. 1980 |
2003 |
... |
S-58T |
H4A-20/06 |
20133 |
63-8254 |
28. Mar. 1979 |
2003 |
... |
S-58T |
H4A-21/07 |
20154 |
63-8255 |
17, Apr. 1979 |
2003 |
later 20144 |
S-58T |
H4A-23/07 |
20135 |
63-8257 |
2. Mar. 1979 |
2003 |
... |
S-58T |
H4A-27/07 |
20141 |
63-13011 |
2. Mar. 1979 |
2003 |
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S-58T |
H4A28/07 |
20142 |
63-13012 |
30. Aug. 1982 |
2003 |
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S-58T |
H4A-31/07 |
20143 |
63-13009 |
20. Oct. 1982 |
2003 |
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S-58T |
H4A-34/09 |
20121 |
153129 |
31. Jan. 1979 |
2003 |
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S-58T |
H4A-42/09 |
20157 |
57-1763 |
26. Jul. 1983 |
2003 |
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S-58T |
H4A-53/10 |
20161 |
54-3010 |
3. Dec. 1982 |
2003 |
... |
S-58T |
H4A-58/12 |
20147 |
150218 |
8. Mar. 1979 |
2003 |
... |
S-58T |
H4A-59/12 |
20148 |
148756 |
11. Mar. 1981 |
11. Aug. 1987 |
... |
S-58T |
H4A-61/19 |
20171 |
149378 |
21. Jan. 1980 |
2003 |
... |
S-58T |
H4A-62/19 |
20172 |
149341 |
27. May 1980 |
2003 |
... |
S-58T |
H4A-63/19 |
20173 |
153123 |
18. Jul. 1980 |
2003 |
... |
S-58T |
H4A-64/30 |
20117 |
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2003 |
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