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AS-350


Cruise Speed:  115 kts
Maximum Speed: 153 kts

Maximum Endurance: 3.0 hrs
Maximum Range:     360 nm
Service Ceiling:   8,350' msl

Rotor Diameter: 35' 9"
Length:         35' 10"
Height:         10' 11"

Pilots:     2
Crew:       2
Passengers: 0

Manufacturer:    Aerospatiale
Engines:         2
Propulsion Type: Turbomeca Arriel 1d1
                 rated at 546 kw (732shp)
AS-350

Remarks: Slow and under-powered compared to the other Search and Rescue helicopters, it does not accelerate too quickly and is very forgiving. This helicopter makes an excellent trainer and is ideal for first time pilots.

Note: Does not have a rescue hoist and does not have capacity for passengers.

Model Author: Tara Milana & Dan Stimiz

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HH-65 Dolphin


Cruise Speed:  120 kts
Maximum Speed: 165 kts

Maximum Endurance: 3.5 hrs
Maximum Range:     300 nm
Service Ceiling:   7,510' msl

Rotor Diameter: 39' 2"
Length:         44' 5"
Height:         13' 0"

Pilots:     2
Crew:       2
Passengers: 4

Manufacturer:    Aerospatiale
Engines:         2
Propulsion Type: Lycoming LTS-101-750B-2
                 Gas Turbines
HH-65 Dolphin

Remarks: Faster and more powerful than the AS-350, the HH-65 is better equiped for short range rescues. It has a rescue hoist and capacity for four additional passengers that you may pick up. However it does not have a significantly longer range or endurance time compared to the AS-350. The flight controls are also slightly more responsive and more sensitive to under/over corrections.

Model Author: Tara Milana & Dan Stimiz

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HH-60 JayHawk


Cruise Speed:  140 kts
Maximum Speed: 180 kts

Maximum Endurance: 7.0 hrs
Maximum Range:     700 nm
Service Ceiling:   5,000' msl

Rotor Diameter: 54' 0"
Length:         65' 3"
Height:         17' 2"

Pilots:     2
Crew:       2
Passengers: 10

Manufacturer:    Sikorsky
Engines:         2
Propulsion Type: General Electric
                 T700-401C Gas Turbines
HH-60 JayHawk

Remarks: Extremely responsive and powerful, this helicopter has great acceleration and speed, along with a long 7 hour endurance. It's very responsive to control movements, so sensitive manuvering requires a delicate touch. Extra fuel tanks and a low service ceiling make this helicopter effective only at low altitudes.

Model Author: Tara Milana & Dan Stimiz

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V-22 Ospray


Maximum Speed: 275 kts

Maximum Endurance: 8.0 hrs
Maximum Range:     515 nm
Service Ceiling:   26,000' msl

Rotor Diameter: 38' 0"
Wing Span:      42' 0"
Length:         57' 2"
Height:         17' 6"

Pilots:     2
Crew:       24
Passengers: 24

Manufacturer:    Boeing
Engines:         2
Propulsion Type: Allison T406-AD-400
                 engines
V-22 Ospray

Remarks: As a helicopter, the V-22's performance is similar to the HH-60. However, the V-22 has much more power and speed due to its two powerful Allison engines that can pitch forward to fly like an airplane. It has a slightly shorter range of operation, but can hold more passengers than the HH-60.

Model Author: Tara Milana

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S-64 SkyCrane


Cruise Speed:  95 kts
Maximum Speed: 120 kts

Maximum Range:     215 nm

Rotor Diameter: 72' 0"
Length:         70' 3"
Height:         25' 5"

Pilots:     3
Crew:       1
Passengers: 0

Manufacturer:    Erickson
Engines:         2
Propulsion Type: Pratt & Whitney
                 JFTD-12-4A
                 turboshafts
S-64 Skycrane

Remarks: The Skycrane is used for construction, fire fighting, and utility purposes. It is not a search and rescue or transport vehicle. Its flight characteristics are very bulky, requiring a lot of input to achieve minimal response. It is not particularly fast but it is very manuverable in tight areas that require precision flying.

Note: Does not have a rescue hoist and does not have capacity for passengers.

Model Author: Stefan Maron & Chris Smith

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KA-27 Helix-D


Cruise Speed:  232 kts
Maximum Speed: 250 kts

Maximum Endurance: 7.0 hrs
Maximum Range:     570 nm
Service Ceiling:   16,406' msl

Rotor Diameter: 54' 7"
Length:         34' 5"
Height:         17' 8"

Pilots:     2
Crew:       2
Passengers: 10

Manufacturer:    Kamov
Engines:         2
Propulsion Type: Isotov TV-3-117-V
                 Turbinen
KA-27 Helix-D

Remarks: This helicopter is primarly a military aircraft, however it has a search and rescue version that is equiped with a hoist. It has great power and speed, comparable to the HH-60. It accelerates rapidly and can climb very quickly (up to 40 feet per second). It has a higher top speed than the HH-60 but is not as fuel efficient.

Model Author: Stefan Maron

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B-47


Cruise Speed:  70 kts
Maximum Speed: 87 kts

Maximum Endurance: 2.61 hrs
Maximum Range:     240 nm
Service Ceiling:   17,700' msl

Rotor Diameter: 31' 1"
Length:         31' 7"
Height:         9' 4"

Pilots:     2
Crew:       0
Passengers: 0

Manufacturer:    Bell
Engines:         1
Propulsion Type: 210kW Lycoming
                 TVO-435-F1A 6 Piston
B-47

Remarks: Very forgiving and easy to fly, this helicopter makes a good trainer. It is not very fast and does not accelerate too quickly, resulting in less costly overcorrections.

Note: Does not have a rescue hoist and does not have capacity for passengers.

Model Author: Stefan Maron

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UH-1D Iroquis


Cruise Speed:  105 kts
Maximum Speed: 120 kts

Maximum Endurance: 2.5 hrs
Maximum Range:     276 nm
Service Ceiling:   13,600' msl

Rotor Diameter: 48' 6"
Length:         41' 10"
Height:         14' 5"

Pilots:     2
Crew:       2
Passengers: 10

Manufacturer:    Bell
Engines:         1
Propulsion Type: Textron Lycoming
                 T53-L-13 1,400 shp
UH-1D Iroquis

Remarks: A good transport vehicle but underpowered, this large helicopter can carry a large number of passengers but it is slow and does not accelerate very quickly.

Note: Does not have a rescue hoist.

Model Author: Stefan Maron

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