The Sikorsky R-5 other designations: Sikorsky H-5, S-48 or S-51 was an American multipurpose helicopter from World War II and the post-war period. The flight of the prototype took place in 1943, and the machine was put into the line in 1945.
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The drive was provided by a single Pratt and Whitney Wasp Junior engine with 450 HP. The hull length of this machine was 17.4 meters, and the main rotor diameter was 14.63 meters. The maximum take-off weight oscillated around 2,200 kilograms, and the maximum speed did not exceed 175 km / h.DIGITAL RC
This RC Sikorsky Ho3s-1g helicopter is a scale of around 1:4 and has a rotor diameter of app.2.5m, with a length of app:2.80m, the take off weight of the helicopter is 25+kg.The 3-blade rotor is powered by a two stroke 50cc gasoline engine.The cockpit in precisely the right location and the mechanics are built into the engine compartment just like in the full scale version.
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The main body of the helicopter is die cast metal.This models is a truly work of art, representing countless hours and immeasurable energy and resources spent ensuring that as many granular details as possible to accurately reflect the original.
