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Aircraft Details

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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