Sikorsky S-61R
| S-61R/CH-3C/E HH-3E Jolly Green Giant HH-3F "Pelican" | |
|---|---|
| US Coast Guard HH-3F "Pelican" from Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco | |
| General information | |
| Type | Medium-lift transport/Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky Agusta |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | United States Air Force (Historical) |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1963–1970s |
| Introduction date | 1965 |
| First flight | 1963 |
| Developed from | Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King |
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The Sikorsky S-61R is a twin-engine helicopter used in transport or search and rescue roles. A developed version of the S-61 (the SH-3 Sea King), the S-61R was also built under license by Agusta as the AS-61R. The S-61R served in the United States Air Force as the CH-3C/E Sea King and the HH-3E Jolly Green Giant, and with the United States Coast Guard as the HH-3F, nicknamed "Pelican". This article covers several different variants of this type in different roles, one major difference of the S-61R compared to the S-61 was a rear ramp.
The S-61R is recognized for its Search and Rescue and cargo hauling abilities.