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General Characteristics: Primary Function: Varies with the particular military service. Contractor: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (airframe); General Electric Company (engines); IBM Corporation (avionics components). Propulsion: Two General Electric T700-GE-700 or T700-GE-701C engines; thrust: up to 1,940 shaft horsepower. Length: 64 feet 10 inches (19.6 meters). Height: Varies with the version; from 13 to 17 feet (3.9 to 5.1 meters). Rotor Diameter: 53 feet 8 inches (16.4 meters). Weight: Varies; 21,000 to 23,000 pounds (9,450 to 10,350 kg). Airspeed: 180 knots maximum. Range: Generally about 380 nautical miles (600 km); range becomes unlimited with air refueling capability. Crew: Three to four. |
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