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S-61ASikorsky S-61A

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
6
Active
6
Origin
US
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
S61
S61
5,300 kg450 nm118 kt26
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Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS H2EA · 2 · issued 1983-01-07

The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS H2EA), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.

Read the TCDS (PDF) →
Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
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People also ask
How many Sikorsky S-61A are there?

6 Sikorsky S-61A are on the worldwide civil registry. This counts registered airframes, not total production.

What is the range of the Sikorsky S-61A?

The Sikorsky S-61A has a range of about 450 nautical miles.

How fast is the Sikorsky S-61A?

The Sikorsky S-61A cruises at around 118 knots.

What is the Sikorsky S-61A's maximum take-off weight?

The Sikorsky S-61A has a maximum take-off weight of 5,300 kg.

How many seats does the Sikorsky S-61A have?

The Sikorsky S-61A is typically configured for up to 26 occupants.

Is the Sikorsky S-61A type certified?

Yes. The Sikorsky S-61A holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.