Sikorsky HH-52A Seaguard in classic US Coast Guard livery, maintained for historical display.
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I appreciated this Sea King enough to snap a picture. Always been a fan a fan of the Sea King. Preserved at the National Air and Space Museum
Aircraft identity
Registration
1426
ICAO Type
SH3
Model
HH-52A Seaguard
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Airline
US Coast Guard
Livery
US Coast Guard search and rescue
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
General Electric T58-GE-8B turboshaft
Thrust
1,250 shp (shaft horsepower)
Wingspan
N/A (rotor diameter: 13.4 m)
Length
13.1 m
Height
4.1 m
MTOW
5,080 kg
Range
480 km
Capacity
Up to 13 passengers (or 6 litter patients and medical attendants)
Cruise Speed
180 km/h
Noise Rating
Not formally rated per modern ICAO standards
Location
Airport Code
IAD/KIAD
Airport Name
Washington Dulles International Airport