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Aircraft File - VertiGo SAR Version |
s61_sar.zip | Download link | ||||||
Aircraft File - VertiGo Training Version |
vert61trn2004.zip | Download link | ||||||
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Panel.cfg mod for those with control problems. (extract into your S61 panel folder...works for all versions) |
panelmod.zip | Download Link | ||||||
Panel File & Sound File |
Bell 206 sound included, custom panel included |
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| This aircraft is fitted with the new "Easy Autopilot" by Antti Pankkonnen, modified for use with any helicopter by Martin Benson. NB DOWNLOAD THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE FROM HERE AND READ THEM ! | ||||||||
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In September 1957 the US Navy awarded Sikorsky a
development contract to produce an amphibious anti submarine warfare helicopter
capable of detecting and attacking submarines. The prototype Sea King flew on
March 11 1959, while production deliveries took place from September 1961. Power
for initial production aircraft was supplied by two 930kW (1250shp) General
Electric T58GE8B turboshafts.
Development of a civil version was undertaken almost concurrently, with the commercial S61L flying for the first time on November 2 1961. While based on the Sea King, the S61L is 1.27m (4ft 3in) longer allowing it to carry a substantial payload of freight or passengers. Power for initial production S61Ls was supplied by two 1005kW (1350shp) GE CT58140 turboshafts, the civil equivalent of the T58. Unlike the Sea King, the S61L features a modified landing gear without float stabilisers. The otherwise identical S61N, which first flew on August 7 1962, retains the floats, making it suitable for overwater operations, particularly oil rig support. Both the S61L and S61N were subsequently updated to Mk II standard with improvements including more powerful CT58110 engines giving better hot and high performance, vibration damping and other detail refinements.
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