Oct 6 14:05:36 PDT 2008

Sikorsky S-61

Uses include but are not limited to heavy lift, construction, heli-logging, fire fighting and passenger transportation.

Seating (Plus Pilots)  
Standard Configuration 3
Empty weight  / standard aircraft  
Pounds 10800
Kilograms 4903
Maximum gross weight  
Pounds 22000
Kilograms 9988
Load Capacities  
Useful load Pounds 9000
Useful load Kilograms 4086
Useful Load (depends on conditions)    
Easy Lift  In Pounds 8000
Easy Lift In Kilograms 3632
Maximum Lift In Pounds 10000
Maximum Lift In Kilograms 4540
Fuel Capacity (Standard Tank)  
Gallons 541
Liters 2460
Pounds 4539
Kilograms 2060
Range Maximum Fuel  
Nautical Miles 425
Kilometers 787
Endurance  
standard fuel, no reserves 4:15
Speed (cruise)  
Knots (typical cruise) 120
Kilometers Per Hour (typical cruise) 222
Miles Per Hour (typical cruise) 138
Helipad Size (in Feet)  
Cleared Area Normal operations 150x150
Minimum touch down Pad Size 50x50
Helipad Size (in Meters)  
Cleared Area Normal operations 46x46
Minimum touch down Pad Size 16x16