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Boeing Vertol (VFW) H-21C Shawnee (44) ( Piasecki H-21 Workhorse/Shawnee)
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The Vertol (VFW) H-21C Shawnee (44) (Piasecki H-21 Workhorse/Shawnee) is an American helicopter, the fourth of a line of tandem rotor helicopters designed and built by Piasecki Helicopter (later Boeing Vertol).
Commonly called the "flying banana", it was a multi-mission helicopter, utilizing wheels, skis, or floats.
The H-21 was originally developed by Piasecki as an Arctic rescue helicopter.
The H-21 had winterization features permitting operation at temperatures as low as −65 °F (−54 °C), and could be routinely maintained in severe cold weather environments.
General characteristics
Crew: 3–5 (Pilot, co-pilot, crew chief and one or two gunners in Vietnam)
Capacity:
20 troops or 12 stretchers Length: 52 ft 6 in (16.01 m) Rotor diameter: 44 ft 0 in (13.41 m) Height: 15 ft 9 in (4.80 m) Disc area: 3,041 ft² (282.6 m²) Empty weight: 8,950 lb (4,058 kg) Loaded weight: 15,200 lb (6,893 kg) Max. takeoff weight: 15,200 lb (6,609 kg) Powerplant: 1 × Wright R-1820-103 radial engine, 1,425 hp (1,063 kW) driving 2 rotors
Performance
Maximum speed: 127 mph (110 knot, 204 km/h) Cruise speed: 98 mph (85 knots, 158 km/h) Range: 265 mi (230 nmi, 427 km) Service ceiling: 9,450 ft (2,880 m) Disc loading: 5 lb/ft² (24 kg/m²) Power/mass: 0.09 hp/lb (150 W/kg)
Armament
Varying, but usually one or two .50 (12.7 mm) or 7.62 mm M60 machine guns.
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Boeing Vertol (VFW) H-21C Shawnee (44) ( Piasecki H-21 Workhorse/Shawnee) - Desktop Nexus AircraftDownload free wallpapers and background images: Boeing Vertol (VFW) H-21C Shawnee (44) ( Piasecki H-21 Workhorse/Shawnee). Desktop Nexus Aircraft background ID 1867893. The Vertol (VFW) H-21C Shawnee (44) (Piasecki H-21 Workhorse/Shawnee) is an American helicopter, the fourth of a line of tandem rotor helicopters designed and built by Piasecki Helicopter (later Boeing Vertol).
Commonly called the "flying banana", it was a multi-mission helicopter, utilizing wheels, skis, or floats.
The H-21 was originally developed by Piasecki as an Arctic rescue helicopter.
The H-21 had winterization features permitting operation at temperatures as low as −65 °F (−54 °C), and could be routinely maintained in severe cold weather environments.
General characteristics
Crew: 3–5 (Pilot, co-pilot, crew chief and one or two gunners in Vietnam)
Capacity:
20 troops or 12 stretchers Length: 52 ft 6 in (16.01 m) Rotor diameter: 44 ft 0 in (13.41 m) Height: 15 ft 9 in (4.80 m) Disc area: 3,041 ft² (282.6 m²) Empty weight: 8,950 lb (4,058 kg) Loaded weight: 15,200 lb (6,893 kg) Max. takeoff weight: 15,200 lb (6,609 kg) Powerplant: 1 × Wright R-1820-103 radial engine, 1,425 hp (1,063 kW) driving 2 rotors
Performance
Maximum speed: 127 mph (110 knot, 204 km/h) Cruise speed: 98 mph (85 knots, 158 km/h) Range: 265 mi (230 nmi, 427 km) Service ceiling: 9,450 ft (2,880 m) Disc loading: 5 lb/ft² (24 kg/m²) Power/mass: 0.09 hp/lb (150 W/kg)
Armament
Varying, but usually one or two .50 (12.7 mm) or 7.62 mm M60 machine guns.
Rating: 4.1
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Uploaded By: woody2858
Date Uploaded: October 26, 2014
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Category: Helicopters