The Sikorsky SH-3H (ICAO type S61R) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 9,700 kg. It offers a maximum range of 1,600 nm, a cruise speed of 133 knots, a service ceiling of 21,000 ft and seating for up to 30 across its variants.
Sikorsky SH-3H

Fleet & certification
- Built
- 20
- Active
- 20
- Origin
- United States
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH-3H SH-3H | — | 5,300–9,700 kg | 450–1,600 nm | 118–133 kt | 26–30 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS R00004SE
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS R00004SE), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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What is the range of the Sikorsky SH-3H?
The Sikorsky SH-3H has a maximum range of 1,600 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Sikorsky SH-3H carry?
The Sikorsky SH-3H seats up to 30 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Sikorsky SH-3H?
The Sikorsky SH-3H's maximum take-off weight is 9,700 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Sikorsky SH-3H?
The Sikorsky SH-3H's ICAO type designator is S61R.
How many Sikorsky SH-3H aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 20 registered Sikorsky SH-3H airframes worldwide.
Registered SH-3H aircraft
Individual SH-3H airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.