Sikorsky S-61R
The Sikorsky S-61R is a twin-engine helicopter used in transport or search and rescue roles. A developed version of the S-61/SH-3 Sea King, the S-61R was also built under license by Agusta as the AS-61R. The S-61R served in the United States Air Force as the CH-3C/E Sea King and the HH-3E Jolly Green Giant, and with the United States Coast Guard as the HH-3F, nicknamed "Pelican".
| S-61R/CH-3C/E HH-3E Jolly Green Giant HH-3F "Pelican" | |
|---|---|
| US Coast Guard HH-3F "Pelican" from Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco | |
| Role | Medium-lift transport/Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky Agusta |
| First flight | 1959 |
| Introduction | 1961 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | United States Air Force (Historical) United States Coast Guard (Historical) Italian Air Force (Historical) Tunisian Air Force |
| Produced | 1959–1970s |
| Developed from | Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King |
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