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United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
Sikorsky CH-3E SN: 63-9676

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Description
Notes: Upgraded CH-3B with rear loading ramp.
  Manufacturer:Sikorsky
  Base model:H-3
  Designation:CH-3
  Version:E
  Designation System:U.S. Tri-Service
  Designation Period:1962-Present
  Basic role:Helicopter
  Modified Mission:Transport
  See Also:
  Serial/Bureau Number:63-9676
  Location:United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio

Specifications
  Length: 73' 22.2 m
  Height:16' 1" 4.9 m
  Wingspan: 62' 18.9 m
  Wingarea: 3,019.0 sq ft 280.4 sq m
  Empty Weight: 13,255 lb 6,011 kg
  Gross Weight: 21,247 lb 9,635 kg
  Max Weight: 22,050 lb 10,000 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: General Electric T58-GE-5
  Horsepower (each): 1500

Performance
  Range: 465 miles 748 km
  Cruise Speed: 144 mph 231 km/h 124 kt
  Max Speed: 162 mph 260 km/h 140 kt
  Climb: 1,310 ft/min 399 m/min
  Ceiling: 11,100 ft 3,383 m