Kaman HH-43 Huskie
Civilian
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The Kaman HH-43 Huskie helicopter of 1953 specialised in firefighting and rescue operations with single-engine efficiency. Its compact 7.7-metre length and 193.1 km/h speed enabled rapid deployment to wildfire and emergency scenes. The interaxial rotor system and open fuselage design suited observation and rescue hoist operations.
Specifications
- Role
- Firefighting/rescue
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1953
- Length
- 7.7 m
- Max speed
- 193 km/h