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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 | |
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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 | |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Davis-Monthan AFB | Davis-Monthan AFB | Arizona |
| Hill Aerospace Museum | Hill AFB | Utah |
| McClellan Aviation Museum | McClellan AFB | California |
| Museum of Aviation | Warner Robins AFB | Georgia |
| United States Air Force Museum | Wright-Patterson | Ohio |
CH-3E on display
McClellan Aviation Museum | Museum of Aviation | United States Air Force Museum |
Recent comments by our visitors
| George Ayton Orillia, ON | Can anyone in this group tell me the way to start the 3 engine helo CH53?
I have purchased it for my simulator (Flight Simulator X), but can't get the engines to stay on. The jets just wind up, engage the props, then quit... I would really appreciate the procedure...being told to me.. George. gtayton@nextcom.ca waiting on the runway at Pearson Airport... 05/13/2008 @ 14:53 [ref: 20863] |
| chris tart Windsor, CA | I was attached to the 4401st Helocopter Squadron at Eglin in 1965. We were sent TDY with the first 2 Jolly Greens to NKP and attached to Det 1 of the 38th ARRSq. We had Ch-3C # 676 and 685 and we were there from June of 65 through October of the same year. 03/30/2008 @ 07:54 [ref: 20294] |
| Bill Moon Jackson, TN | As an Avionics Tech and Superintendent in the 100 SRW, I worked on the CH-3 with MARS at Davis Monthan, OL20 at Bien Hoa and as needed at DaNang, later at the 6514 Test Squadron at Hill AFB, Utah. Not much problem with CH-3 Nav Aids. Most of the work was on the DC-130,U-2 and in the early days the SPA 147,BQM 34. I as also at Holloman AFB, NM during the 154 RPV program when as I remember some of the crews were in doubt as to wheather the CH-3 had caught the 154 or visa versa and the CH53 was being considered for the MARS.
Does anyone have or know where I can buy or scan a copy of the CH-3 in camofloge with a RPV in tow? I found one early copy with the CH-3 before repaint, Just didn't look normal. Speaking of normal, it always seemed strange when the CH-3s would follow I-10 east then follow the two lane south when going to the range. Bill Moon billmoon@bellsouth.net 02/26/2008 @ 07:29 [ref: 19784] |
| Judge Gene Stapleton Bedias, TX | I JUST READ SOME OF THE MESSAGES THAT OTHERS HAVE LEFT. WHAT A JOY. I WAS IN COUNTRY AT UDORN AB THAILAND NOV. 67 TO NOV. 68. THE BLACK MARIAH THAT IS AT WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB MUSEUM IS MY BIRD # 676, AS A PART OF 20 SOS. WAS THERE WITH JERRY AGER, HE AND I WERE ON THE APOLLO 11 SPLASHDOWN RECOVERY IN SUPPORT OF PRESIDENT NIXON'S VIEWING OF THEIR RETURN FROM WALKING ON THE MOON FOR THE 1ST TIME. PLEASE CONTACT ME. I AM GOING TO TAKE MY GRANDKIDS UP TO WRIGHT-PAT FOR SPRING BREAK. 01/03/2008 @ 13:28 [ref: 19136] |
| Richard M. McCabe II Florence, SC | My father, Maj. Dick McCabe, was a Dust Devil from Nov '68 to Nov '69 with the 21st SOS. He piloted the Jolly Green Giant. My father passed away recently, 8-10-07, and I was wanting to let others know of his passing and to find out who served with him.
Thank you 08/25/2007 @ 20:06 [ref: 17758] |
| Stanley Delgado Bremerton, WA | I was stationed at D-M in the late 60's. And as a member of the 100 SRW,I flew with the CH-3E's at Da-Nang as a recon camera tech for the MARS drones. Over the past 40 years I have recalled many fond memories of that wonderful old bird. I have been fortunate to revisit the Tucson Air Museum several times since my Air Force days ended in 1969.The CH-3E will always live on in my memories of my flying days in South East Asia. 04/11/2007 @ 08:44 [ref: 16154] |
| Jim Burns Navarre, FL | Flew as a FE on the C/HH-3C/E from 1968-1976 with the 1st HS (Andrew AFB), 20th SOS (Hurlburt Fld.), 21st SOS (NKP Thailand), 39th ARRW (Eglin AFB), Det 15, EARRC (Patrick AFB) & 5040th HS (Elmendorf AFB). The H-3 had to be my favorite helicopter…very reliable & very versatile. Currently a member of “RotorHeads” and I invite everyone to check our website at www.rotorheadsrus.us where we are devoted to preserving the history of all Air Force helicopters. 03/10/2007 @ 17:17 [ref: 15839] |
| James D McClung, \"Dave\" Gig Harbor, WA | I also flew the CH-3E with Stehpen Shepard who posted above. I heard through a friend that a reunion for the 350 SRS is being planned. If anyone has information on such a reunion, please send me an email.
Dave 01/05/2007 @ 07:36 [ref: 15104] |
| Jim Mardock San Jose, CA | Just got back from our 40th reunion at Wright Pattterson, of the 20th Helicopter Sq, Siagon, DaNang, NhaTrang & Udorn in '66. Great to see some of the guys from 40 yrs ago. Hell-of-job to find people and put this together after all this time! We're gonna try to do it again in '08 in Tuscon. 10/31/2006 @ 20:17 [ref: 14619] |
| Jack Pollard Bloomsburg, PA | My first duty assignment was at NKP 70 to 71 working on CH3's and HH53's. It was my best assignment throughout my 4 years and the best aircraft I worked on as a jet mechanic. Hello to all the crews and maintenance guys of the 21st S.O.S.( Dust Devils) Anybody know if there will be a reunion sometime? Good Luck and Stay Safe.. 08/05/2006 @ 04:16 [ref: 13808] |
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