Military Helicopters
Sikorsky HH-3F Pelican
ICAO: HH3F
Overview
The Sikorsky H-92 Superhawk and its military derivative, the CH-148 Cyclone, are medium-lift helicopters designed for maritime and offshore operations. Developed from the S-92 civil platform, they provide long-range capability and advanced mission systems. The type serves both civilian and military operators.
Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × General Electric CT7-8A
- Engine type
- Turboshaft
- Power
- 2 × 3,000 shp · 2,237 kW
- Avionics
- —
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 22 economy · 6 business
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 6 ft 7 in · 2.01 m
- Cabin height
- 6 ft 0 in · 1.83 m
- Cabin length
- 20 ft 0 in · 6.10 m
- Exterior length
- 56 ft 1 in · 17.10 m
- Tail height
- —
- Fuselage diameter
- —
- Wing span
- 56 ft 4 in · 17.17 m
- Baggage volume
- 140 ft³ · 4.0 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 28,300 lb · 12,800 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 10,700 lb · 4,850 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 760 gal · 2,900 L · 2,300 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 151 kt · 174 mph · 280 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- —
- Range
- 800 nm · 920 mi · 1,480 km
- Fuel burn
- 1.22 nm/gal · 0.60 km/L
- Ceiling
- 15,000 ft · 4,600 m
- Rate of climb
- 1,310 ft/min · 7 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- —
- Landing distance
- —
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Operational Context
Sikorsky H-92 Superhawk / CH-148 Cyclone — maritime multirole helicopter
The Sikorsky S-92 first flew in 1998 as a civil transport helicopter aimed at offshore energy and search and rescue markets. Its military derivative, the CH-148 Cyclone, was developed for the Royal Canadian Air Force as a shipborne maritime helicopter. The Cyclone entered service in the late 2010s after an extended development period.
Powered by two General Electric CT7 turboshaft engines, the aircraft cruises at approximately 150 knots (280 km/h). It has a maximum takeoff weight of about 26,500 pounds (12,000 kg). The maritime variant integrates advanced radar, sonar, and mission management systems for anti-submarine and surface surveillance roles.
The platform’s spacious cabin and long range have made it successful in offshore transport and search and rescue missions worldwide. In military service, it provides modern sensor integration and digital avionics for naval operations. The H-92 and CH-148 demonstrate the adaptability of a civil helicopter design to demanding maritime environments.