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Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe (CH-54B) General characteristics  * Crew: 3  * Payload: 20,000lb (9,000kg)  * Length: 88ft 6in (26.97m)  * Rotor diameter: 72ft 0in (21.95m)  * Height: 25ft 5in (7.75m)  * Disc area: 4071.5sq ft (378.24sq m)  * Empty weight: 19,800lb (8,980kg)  * Max takeoff weight: 47,000lb (21,000kg)  * Powerplant: 2 Pratt & Whitney T73-P-700 turboshaft engines, 4,800shp (3,580kW) each Performance  * Maximum speed: 130kts (150mph, 240km/h)  * Cruise speed: 100kts (115mph, 185km/h)  * Range: 200NM (230mi, 370km)  * Service ceiling: 18,330ft (5,600m)  * Rate of climb: 1,330ft/min (6.75m/s)
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