Designation: CH-21C

Piasecki CH-21C

Piasecki CH-21C Shawnee

A picture of the Piasecki CH-21C Shawnee

The H-21 was the fourth tandem rotor helicopter design to come from Piasecki.  It was first flown in 1949 and was used by the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Canadian Air Force, French Navy, and West German Air Force.  The CH-21C was used as an assault transport during the early years of American involvement in the Vietnam War.  It could carry 20 troops at a time but was considered very vulnerable to ground fire.  It was the primary helicopter used in Vietnam until 1964 when the Army began to replace it with UH-1 and CH-47. 

Wingspan 44 ft 6 in. each

Rotor Diameter

Length 52 ft 7 in.

Length

Height 15 ft 4 in.

Height

Weight 10,223 lbs (loaded)

Weight

Max. Speed 132 MPH

Maximum Speed

Service Ceiling 19,200 ft

Service Ceiling

Range 400 miles

Range

Engines One Wright R-1820-103 radial with 1,425 horsepower

Engines

Crew 2 with 20 passengers

Crew


Manufacturer
Piasecki

Markings
93rd Transportation Company, South Vietnam, 1962

Serial Number
56-2159

Designation
CH-21C

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