Sikorsky S-55 Reference Card

 

Contractors

Sikorsky

Propulsion

One P&W R-1340 9 Cyl @ 700 SHP

Crew

Two  (pilot, co-pilot)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specifications

Length

42’-3” (12.88 m)

Height

13’-5” (4.1 m)

Rotor Span

52’-11” (16.15 m)

Maximum Gross Weights

7540 lb (3427 kg) excluding fuel weight
5250 lb (2386 kg) Empty

Service Ceiling

10,600 ft (3,231 m)

Vertical Rate of Climb (MRP)

520 fpm (158 mpm)
[Sea Level Standard Day]

Maximum Rate of Climb (IRP)

700 fpm (213 mpm)
[Sea Level Standard Day]

Maximum Level Flight Speed

97 kt
[Sea Level Standard Day]

Cruise Speed (MCP)

79 kt
[Sea Level Standard Day]

Range

405 nm - internal fuel