Life in the old girl yet? (S61 merged threads)
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S61NM
Not quite. The model S-61NM consists of S-61N components (tail cone and pylon, stabilizer and landing gear) combined with an S-61L fuselage. The original L models had luggage lockers along the left hand side in place of the keel (photos here) There was never many built (13 I think) and a lot of them were later converted to N's for offshore. It could be an NM converted, but you will find most if not all of them are N models with L gear. The one in the photo is.
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I stand corrected......the "NM" is in fact an "N" model (Sponsons, etc.) with an "L" hull. Then certified as "land only".
The "N" model can be equipped with either retractable or fixed gear, this time I checked the RFM instead of relying on my poor memory
Actually the "L" model was the first model Sikorsky delivered to the civilian market, the N came later.
The "N" model can be equipped with either retractable or fixed gear, this time I checked the RFM instead of relying on my poor memory
Actually the "L" model was the first model Sikorsky delivered to the civilian market, the N came later.
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November 10, 2011
U.S. State Department buys Sikorsky helos
The U.S. Department of State has ordered three additional upgraded S-61 utility helicopters, Sikorsky Aerospace Services announced.
The purchase brings the number of S-61s purchased by the State Department to 29.
"The S-61 helicopter is known as an industry workhorse and for decades has reliably performed missions for U.S. and foreign allied militaries," said S-61 Programs Director John Johnson.
"The upgraded S-61 helicopter can be outfitted to meet a wide variety of requirements, and we believe it provides 'best-in-class-value' for a mid-size, multi-mission helicopter."
The three aircraft will transport diplomatic personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Building on the S-61 helicopter's 50-year legacy of dependability, SAS initiated the S-61 upgrade program in early 2010.
As Sikorsky's launch customer, the State Department has entered into a five-year indefinite-quantity agreement with the option to purchase up to 110 upgraded S-61 aircraft.
The IQ purchase agreement serves as the contracting vehicle for any U.S. government agency to purchase upgraded S-61 aircraft.
Sikorsky said the upgraded S-61 helicopters will undergo a full structural refurbishment with all major dynamic components zero-timed and key upgrades provided, including new composite main rotor blades and a survivability suite.
Sikorsky Aerospace Services is the aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp
U.S. State Department buys Sikorsky helos
The U.S. Department of State has ordered three additional upgraded S-61 utility helicopters, Sikorsky Aerospace Services announced.
The purchase brings the number of S-61s purchased by the State Department to 29.
"The S-61 helicopter is known as an industry workhorse and for decades has reliably performed missions for U.S. and foreign allied militaries," said S-61 Programs Director John Johnson.
"The upgraded S-61 helicopter can be outfitted to meet a wide variety of requirements, and we believe it provides 'best-in-class-value' for a mid-size, multi-mission helicopter."
The three aircraft will transport diplomatic personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Building on the S-61 helicopter's 50-year legacy of dependability, SAS initiated the S-61 upgrade program in early 2010.
As Sikorsky's launch customer, the State Department has entered into a five-year indefinite-quantity agreement with the option to purchase up to 110 upgraded S-61 aircraft.
The IQ purchase agreement serves as the contracting vehicle for any U.S. government agency to purchase upgraded S-61 aircraft.
Sikorsky said the upgraded S-61 helicopters will undergo a full structural refurbishment with all major dynamic components zero-timed and key upgrades provided, including new composite main rotor blades and a survivability suite.
Sikorsky Aerospace Services is the aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp
Sikorsky said the upgraded S-61 helicopters will undergo a full structural refurbishment..
Or are they new metal throughout, using those 50 year old templates/forms?
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I work on the hydraulic components for the 61, after all these years I still prefer to work on the S61 stuff over the newer one like the S76. I feel like it was made more robust and strait forward. The new stuff is overly complicated and I feel not as dependable. Also much cheaper (components) anyways. Comparing main rotor dampers a S76 one on average cost 1.5x more then a old 61
Anyways love the 61 hope it stays around for a little while longer.
Anyways love the 61 hope it stays around for a little while longer.
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The 61 is certainly one of the industry's classics and a workhorse which I liken to the rotary equivalent of the Dakota.
There was a superb S61 running around your neck of the woods about 7-8 years ago (can't remember the registration) but she was fitted out with a VIP interior and certainly looked the business. I had a client interested in her .. until he discovered she was an ex-logger!
Please post some photos from the workshop also .. do your birds use the Carson blades and are operators using Carson's tail rotors yet and do you have an automatic governor for the engines or does the co-jo still have to fly with his hand on the throttles during take-off and landing?
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The 61 is certainly one of the industry's classics and a workhorse which I liken to the rotary equivalent of the Dakota.
There was a superb S61 running around your neck of the woods about 7-8 years ago (can't remember the registration) but she was fitted out with a VIP interior and certainly looked the business. I had a client interested in her .. until he discovered she was an ex-logger!
Please post some photos from the workshop also .. do your birds use the Carson blades and are operators using Carson's tail rotors yet and do you have an automatic governor for the engines or does the co-jo still have to fly with his hand on the throttles during take-off and landing?
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HMC Sikorsky S-61
Hi Guys,
Can't really find many photos on them withdrawn from use, but what happened to all of the HM Coastguard Sikorsky S-61's when the S-92 and AW-139's took over?
Where they all scrapped or shipped elsewhere?
Can't find any photos in their new homes.
Regards.
Can't really find many photos on them withdrawn from use, but what happened to all of the HM Coastguard Sikorsky S-61's when the S-92 and AW-139's took over?
Where they all scrapped or shipped elsewhere?
Can't find any photos in their new homes.
Regards.
One or two went to firefighting companies and the rest to Carson for upgrade i think. Search for the S61 thread running, very interesting and has the info you're looking for.
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Can't see much of a rundown on the British International S-61's, so here's the photos I have of them all recent;
G-ATFM - Falkland Islands.
G-AYOY - Sold to - Vector Aerospace Canada Late 2011.
G-BCEA - Sold to - Vector Aerospace Canada Late 2011.
G-BCEB - Now stripped at Newquay.
G-BHOG - Sold to - Vector Aerospace Canada Late 2011., wears old reg (PT-YEK)
G-BFFJ - Based Penzance.
G-BFRI - Falkland Islands.
G-VIPZ - Was also leased in but delievered to an American customer last year. Can't find any info on new reg though?
Again - only photo of "G-BHOG" on the web or at least that I can find in the last 10+ years.
G-ATFM - Falkland Islands.
G-AYOY - Sold to - Vector Aerospace Canada Late 2011.
G-BCEA - Sold to - Vector Aerospace Canada Late 2011.
G-BCEB - Now stripped at Newquay.
G-BHOG - Sold to - Vector Aerospace Canada Late 2011., wears old reg (PT-YEK)
G-BFFJ - Based Penzance.
G-BFRI - Falkland Islands.
G-VIPZ - Was also leased in but delievered to an American customer last year. Can't find any info on new reg though?
Again - only photo of "G-BHOG" on the web or at least that I can find in the last 10+ years.
Last edited by PlymouthPixie; 27th Nov 2011 at 20:03.