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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
Davis-Monthan AFB | McClellan Aviation Museum | Museum of Aviation | United States Air Force Museum |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Richard jonesI Kirkwood, NY | Carl Bourdon what year was you in Albrook afb panama 12/26/2014 @ 15:54 [ref: 68844] |
| Richard Jones Kirkwood, NY | I WAS LOOKING FOR ANY ONE WHO SERVED AT 100SRW OL 20 AT n DaNang IN 1970 OR 1971 12/26/2014 @ 15:32 [ref: 68843] |
| Bill Goldstein Revere, MA | Reading the comments from Richard McCabe II, I was a dust devil @ NKP from 67/69 and served with his father Maj. McCabe. As an electrician on the "Jolly" I found it easy to maintain and all the pilots were great. Have many pictures if anyone is interested. 12/31/2012 @ 07:34 [ref: 67457] |
| Tim Hudson , AZ | I was the last crew chief of 797. We flew it to Warner Robins from Patrick AFB FL. Its now at a museum in N. Carolina 02/16/2011 @ 08:12 [ref: 36057] |
| Jim Crawford Sacramento, CA | Currently I am one of the Crew Chiefs on 5690 at the California Aerospace Museum here at McClellan. We are trying to bring it back as close to flying status as the USAF will allow. If you have any ideas or can help please let me know.
We look forward to hearing from you. Also my Dad was at Udorn on the primarily on the H-53 from 1968 to 1969. 01/18/2011 @ 15:25 [ref: 35814] |
| Tom Nebel Clarksville, TN | I was in the first USAF class to be "totally" trained to fly choppers by the US Army at Ft Wolters, TX(just outside Ft Worth) and then on the Ft Rucker, AL. THe first class began in Nov70. After we got our wings, there were 10 2Lt's and 1 1Lt, we were on to Hill AFB, UT and I was transitioned into CH-3E's with my first assignment to SOF at NKP, Thailand. Our training concluded in Nov71.
After training it was on to Clark AB, Philippines for survival school. While at Clark USAF decided to put in the HH-53's at NKP. I called MPC and they indicated since I was a 2Lt that I might try another assignment where I could immediately fly H-3's. There were two H-3 units at Clark. One was attached to the Fighter Wing(base flight) and the other to MAC in rescue. They had a slot open in base flight and that's where I was assigned. Our mission was to support whatever missions the base needed. One of our primary missions was resupplying the GCI(ground controlled intercept) sites that were located to the far reaches of the PI(Philippine Islands). Since the PI is composed of 7000 islands we all felt like were flying for Ricardo Monteblan to Fantasy Island. We also flew VIP's to various points which also included the US Embassy in Manila. This was a fantastic tour! The CH-3E was a very dependable chopper and fun to fly. I had orders to be in the first all chopper trained USAF pilots to trained in jets. I opted to depart the service at this time. The 5 years I spent flying the CH-3E was very worthwhile and one I enjoyed immensely! 12/23/2008 @ 05:17 [ref: 23314] |
| 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] |
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