S-49/R-6A/hos-1/Hoverfly Mk II helicopter sikorsky s-49/R-6a army Serial No. 43-45379
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Engine A Franklin 235 hp O-405-9 six cylinder horizontally opposed engine was installed vertically under the center section of the helicopter with a cooling fan/flywheel above. A centrifugal clutch connected the engine to the main gear box. Main Rotor Blades The main rotor blades were constructed with tubular steel spars, plywood ribs and leading edge, canvas covered pockets, and a NACA 0012 airfoil. Tail Rotor An articulated tail rotor with 3 blades was installed. Blades were constructed of laminated wood with a fabric cover. General Arrangement Drawing 
S-9 (R-6A) 3-view Drawing Mission Systems The tactical mission of the S-49 helicopter was for liaison, observation and medical evacuation. The fuselage was equipped with attach points for “Hot Dog” floats and provisions for tubes to support dual litters or bomb racks. 
XR-6A on floats U.S. Coast Guard S-49 (HOS-1) helicopters were equipped with rescue hoists, emergency flotation gear, and bubbles on the fuselage to accommodate a stretcher horizontally across the cabin. 
USCG S-49 (HOS-1) over Kill Devil Hills, NC with Igor Sikorsky as a passenger December 17, 1947 Provisions for carrying 2 enclosed litters were provided for the R-6A. The original design also included bomb racks to carry bombs and depth charges, but in late 1944 the Bomb Racks were deleted from the requirements. 
XR-6A Army Serial No. 43-28240 with litters installed Directory: images images -> Pelan pentaksiran kursus images -> Military callsign list as of dec 2010 images -> For Date: 02/01/2013 Friday Call Number Time Call Reason Action 13-768 0008 motor vehicle stop warning Issued images -> New embedded S images -> Creating Buy-In – Building Relationships images -> Deadline: Saturday, March 12th, 2016 images -> News items from Raising Our Voices images -> Last year four of the best Afrikaans Christian singers joined forces to tour Down Under with the production ‘Manne wat Glo’ images -> World-renowned vocal ensemble sweet honey in the rock images -> Peoples Voice Café History Download 2.37 Mb. Share with your friends:
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