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HH-3E Jolly Green Giant
Sikorsky · USA
1967 saw the HH-3E make history as the first helicopter to fly non-stop across the Atlantic (using aerial refueling). In Vietnam, it was the primary aircraft for "Jolly Green" missions, rescuing downed pilots under heavy fire.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1967 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 261 km/h |
| Range | 1,254 km (refuelable) |
| Ceiling | 5,300 m |
| Engines | 2x General Electric T58-GE-5 turboshafts |
Armament & Payload
2x 7.62mm M60 machine guns.