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Sikorsky S-61/SH-3 Sea King specs, size & range

The Sikorsky S-61/SH-3 Sea King (ICAO code S61, IATA S61) is a helicopter with 2 turboprop engines in the medium wake-turbulence category.

Helicopter with 2 turboprop engines Wake category: Medium Helicopters & rotorcraft
Sikorsky S-61/SH-3 Sea King
Photo: Pete Webber · source · CC BY SA 2.0

S-61/SH-3 Sea King specifications

Detailed dimensions and performance figures are not available for this type yet.

The Sikorsky S-61/SH-3 Sea King is a helicopter with 2 turboprop engines built by Sikorsky. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code S61, while airline timetables and booking sites use the IATA code S61. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.

Aircraft similar to the S-61/SH-3 Sea King

Comparable helicopters & rotorcraft include AgustaWestland AW189, Piasecki X-49 SpeedHawk, Bell 214 and Boeing CH-46 Sea Knight.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the Sikorsky S-61/SH-3 Sea King?

S61 (IATA code: S61) — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

Data: What is flying? database (ODbL 1.0). Live traffic: adsb.lol (ODbL). Photos under their Creative Commons licences, credited above.