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Offline shdo

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Sikorsky R-4
« on: March 16, 2012, 02:06:46 PM »
Given the R-5 and R-6 were post war the R-4 would be a nice addition in the observer catagory.

The YR-4 did perform the first US helicopter rescue in Burma and it also served with the Navy and in Antarctica.

http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=518

Sikorsky R-4B (yes a later model)

TECHNICAL NOTES:
Engine: Warner R-550 of 200 hp
Maximum speed: 75 mph
Cruising speed: 65 mph
Range: 130 miles
Ceiling: 8,000 ft.
Rotor diameter: 38 ft.
Length: 33 ft. 7 3/4 in.
Height: 12 ft. 5 in.
Weight: 2,581 lbs. loaded

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Re: Sikorsky R-4
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2012, 02:11:41 PM »
Helicopters are held in the air by voodoo I am strongly in opposition to this  :old:
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Re: Sikorsky R-4
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2012, 02:23:33 PM »
COPYER! :furious


lol :rofl

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Re: Sikorsky R-4
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2012, 05:47:51 PM »
     Just an excuse to post a picture I scanned a while back. 
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Re: Sikorsky R-4
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2012, 12:41:22 PM »
+1 more easy targets for my P-39  :devil
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