H-19 Chickasaw

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The H-19 Chickasaw is a multi-purpose, single-rotor helicopter widely used by the U.S. military and other forces during the Korean War era for transport, medevac, and utility missions.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf medevac helicopter
military helicopter
transport helicopter
utility helicopter
capacity up to 10 troops
up to 6 stretchers
category Korean War helicopters
United States military helicopters
civilDesignation Sikorsky S-55
configuration single-rotor
countryOfOrigin United States
crew 2
developedFrom Sikorsky S-55 design
engineType piston engine
firstFlight 1949
fuselageType pod-and-boom
introduced early 1950s
landingGear fixed landing gear
mainRotorBlades 3
manufacturer Sikorsky Aircraft
NATOReportingName Chickasaw
linked to: Chickasaw people
notableFeature rear cabin for passengers or casualties
numberOfEngines 1
powerplantLocation nose-mounted engine
primaryUser United States Army
retiredFromUSService 1960s
role medical evacuation
search and rescue
troop transport
utility transport
serviceEra Korean War era
early Cold War
tailRotor yes
usedBy Belgian Air Force
French Air Force
Japanese Self-Defense Forces
Royal Air Force
United States Air Force
United States Army
United States Marine Corps
United States Navy
many foreign air arms
usedFor casualty evacuation
logistics support
personnel transport
training
usedInConflict Korean War

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Sikorsky Aircraft notableProduct H-19 Chickasaw