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Castle Air Museum, Atwater California
Kaman HH-43B 'Huskie' SN: 62-4513

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Description
  Manufacturer:Kaman
  Base model:H-43
  Designation:HH-43
  Version:B
  Nickname:Huskie
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Helicopter
  Modified Mission:Search and Rescue
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  Serial/Bureau Number:62-4513
  Location:Castle Air Museum, Atwater California

Specifications
  Length: 25' 0" 7.6 m
  Height:15' 6" 4.7 m
  Wingspan: 51' 6" 15.7 m
  Empty Weight: 4,469 lb 2,026 kg
  Gross Weight: 8,800 lb 3,990 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Lycoming T53-L-1A
  Horsepower (each): 860

Performance
  Cruise Speed: 97 mph 156 km/h 84 kt
  Max Speed: 120 mph 193 km/h 104 kt
  Climb: 2,000 ft/min 609 m/min
  Ceiling: 25,700 ft 7,833 m