The Lockheed Martin US-101 is an all Weather Medium Lift Military Helicopter built by Lockheed Martin to the AgustaWestland EH101 Merlin design under licence, it was chosen to replace the 11 VH-3D Sea King helicopters in a new fleet of 28 “Marine One” helicopters for use by the US President. Lockheed Martin VH-71 Kestrel Specifications: Crew: 4 Capacity: 14 Length: 74 ft 10 in (22.81 m) Rotor diameter: 61 ft 0 in (18.59 m) Height: 21 ft 10 in (6.65 m) Empty weight: 23,150 lb (10,500 kg) Useful load: 12,000 lb (5,443 kg) Maximum takeoff weight: 34,320 lb (15,600 kg) Engines: Three R-R Turbomeca RTM 322-01-8 or GE T700-GE-T6A of 1,550kW total power Maximum speed: 167 knots (192 mph, 309 km/h) Range: 750 NM (863 mi, 1,389 km) Service ceiling: 15,000 ft (4,575 m))
|