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Sikorsky S-51 / R5
Sikorsky
The S-51 was the first commercial helicopter designed by Sikorsky. Using five S-51s which have a four seat cabin, Los Angeles Airways initiated the world's first scheduled helicopter passenger service...
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Sikorsky S-52 / HO5S
Sikorsky
The Sikorsky S-52 was the third helicopter to receive civil certification. In 1947, the S-52 made its public debut at the Easter Show at Radio City Music Hall. It was the first American helicopter to ...
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Sikorsky S-61 / HH-3 Sea King
Sikorsky
A relatively heavy helicopter, the S-61 had a large fuel capacity which gave it a high endurance for antisubmarine warfare or long range rescue missions. It made the first nonstop trans-Atlantic helic...
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Sikorsky S-62 / HH-52 Sea Guardian
Sikorsky
In 1960, the S-60 became the first American turbine-powered helicopter to be certified by the FAA for commercial operations. It was also the first helicopter to be built with a watertight boat-hull fu...
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