CH-54 C

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:armament gptkb:none
gptkbp:avionics modernized avionics systems
gptkbp:cockpit glass cockpit
gptkbp:combat_role heavy lift helicopter
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:decommissioned 1990s
gptkbp:diameter 72 feet
fenestron
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:engine
gptkbp:features twin rotor system
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1964
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,200 gallons
gptkbp:height 20 feet 6 inches
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label CH-54 C
gptkbp:influenced modern heavy-lift helicopters
gptkbp:influenced_by CH-37 Mojave
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:various_countries
gptkbp:is_used_for disaster relief
firefighting support
construction support
aerial crane operations
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 99 feet 5 inches
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Sikorsky_Aircraft_Corporation
gptkbp:max_speed 170 knots
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 50,000 pounds
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Skycrane
gptkbp:notable_features external load capabilities
gptkbp:number_built over 200
gptkbp:operational_history extensive in military and civilian roles
gptkbp:operational_range 300 nautical miles
gptkbp:power_output 4,000 shp
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:production_years 1964-1974
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Sikorsky_CH-53_K_King_Stallion
gptkb:CH-53_Sea_Stallion
Sikorsky S-64
Sikorsky CH-54 B Tarhe
gptkbp:retired 1990s
gptkbp:role cargo transport
gptkbp:seating_capacity 20,000 pounds
25,000 pounds
gptkbp:service_ceiling 15,000 feet
gptkbp:successor gptkb:CH-53_E_Super_Stallion
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:variant gptkb:CH-54_Tarhe
gptkbp:wingspan 72 feet
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sikorsky_CH-54_Tarhe
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5