The Sea King operates in an amphibious role carrying out search and rescue duties. They are based all around the UK. The Sea King
can carry 18 passengers, in addition to its crew. A winch can be used to rescue those trapped on boats, for example.
Recognition features
- Bottom of the helicopter shaped like the hull of a boat
- 5 rotor blades
- Large undercarriage construction
Technical data
| Rotor diameter |
18.9M |
| Length |
16.45M |
| Crew |
4 |
| Maximum level speed |
124kts (230 km/h) at sea level |
| Engine |
Two Rolls-Royce Gnome turboshafts |
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