Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe - Specifications (CH-54B)

Specifications (CH-54B)

Data from The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft

General characteristics

• Crew: 3
• Payload: 20,000 lb (9,072 kg)
• Length: 88 ft 6 in (26.97 m)
• Rotor diameter: 72 ft 0 in (21.95 m)
• Height: 25 ft 5 in (7.75 m)
• Disc area: 4071.5 ft² (378.24 m²)
• Empty weight: 19,800 lb (8,980 kg)
• Max. takeoff weight: 47,000 lb (21,000 kg)
• Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney T73-P-700 turboshaft engines, 4,800 shp (3,580 kW) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 130 kn (150 mph, 240 km/h)
• Cruise speed: 100 kn (115 mph, 185 km/h)
• Range: 200 NM (230 mi, 370 km)
• Service ceiling: 18,330 ft (5,600 m)
• Rate of climb: 1,330 ft/min (6.75 m/s)