Sikorsky H-19
For other uses of "H19" see H19 (disambiguation).
| H-19 Chickasaw | |
|---|---|
| An Army UH-19D Chickasaw | |
| Role | Utility helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | November 10, 1949 |
| Introduction | 1950 |
| Number built | At least 1,102 |
| Variants | Westland Whirlwind |
The Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw, (also known by its Sikorsky model number, S-55) was a multi-purpose helicopter used by the United States Army and United States Air Force. It was also license-built by Westland Aircraft as the Westland Whirlwind in the United Kingdom. United States Navy and United States Coast Guard models were designated HO4S, while those of the U.S. Marine Corps were designated HRS. In 1962, the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Marine Corps versions were all redesignated as H-19s like their U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force counterparts.
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