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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

Sikorsky SH-3H
S61R
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Year
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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
9,700 kg
Range
1,600 nm
Seats
30
SH-3H
Sikorsky · SH-3H
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
20
Active
20
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
SH-3H
SH-3H
—5,300–9,700 kg450–1,600 nm118–133 kt26–30
Type certification

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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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
SH-3H — frequently asked
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.