Rare Blohm & Voss Bv 138 WWII German flying boat under restoration, notable for its trimotor diesel design.
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Spotter's notes
This JRS1 is in the preservation process at Udvar - Hazy Air and Space Museum. This exact JRS1 is a Pearl Harbor survivor, which in itself is mind blowing.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
JRS1
Model
Sikorsky JRS-1
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Military
Military
Technicals
Thrust
Approximately 880 hp (656 kW) per engine
Wingspan
26.5 meters
Length
20.37 meters
Height
5.9 meters
MTOW
24,000 kilograms
Range
4,300 kilometers
Capacity
Up to 6 crew (military reconnaissance/transport)
Cruise Speed
280 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
Not specified (pre-ICAO noise regulations era)
Location
Airport Code
IAD/KIAD
Airport Name
Washington Dulles International Airport