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Force Aérienne belge - Formerly used by Sabena as OO-SHQ (c/n 58.350), Sikorsky S-58C B14/OT-ZKN entered service with the Belgian Air Force on 12 June 1969.

 

Specifications H-34 Choctaw
General

Type: Search &Rescue Helicopter
Crew: 2 (16 troops or 8 stretchers)
First flight: 7 May 1969
Introduction: 1969 for Belgian Air Force
Number built: 5 for Belgian Air Force
Powerplant
1 × Wright R-1820-84 radial engine of 1525 hp
Dimensions/Masses
Length: 17.28 m | Rotor Diameter: 17.07 m | Height: 4.85 m
Disc area: 228.85 m²
Empty weight: 3583 kg | Max takeoff weight: 6350 kg
Performances
Maximum speed: 198 km/h | Range: 293 km
Service ceiling: 1495 m
Armament

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Outside: -

 

 

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