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Please Note: This aircraft is currently not on display.
Sikorsky H-34 “Choctaw”
Originally designed to meet the needs of the U.S. Navy for an anti-submarine platform, the H-34 first flew in 1954 and entered service in 1955. The Navy called it the "Seabat," while the Marines called theirs the "Seahorse." The U.S. Army had many built and they were designated CH-34A, named "Choctaw."
Total production numbered 1821 of all variants built between 1954-1969. In addition, 171 were license-built in France by Sud-Aviation and at least 40 were built by Mitsubishi in Japan.
Many are still in use today with the governments of Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Germany, and many more.
Our helicopter shows a history of being assigned to an Army Presidential Support Unit during the 1950s. It is therefore been restored in the marking of that unit.
Specifications:
- Length: 46'9"
- Height: 14"31/2"
- Speed: 98 M.P.H.
- Type: Utility Transport, ASW, Search and rescue and other roles.
- Rotors: Diameter of four blade main rotor is 56'.
- Engine: One 1,525 HP Wright R-1820-84 Radial Engine.
Information derived from “Travis Air Force Museum” by Nick Veronico copyright Travis AFB Historical Society/Jimmy Doolittle Air and Space Museum Foundation. This book is available from the Jimmy Doolittle Air and Space Museum GIFT SHOP located in the Travis Air Museum.
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