Designation: VH-34C

SIKORSKY VH-34C CHOCTAW

Sikorsky VH-34C Choctaw

Sirkorsky VH-34C Choctaw

The U.S. Army selected the Sikorsky Choctaw in 1955 as a medium lift cargo and troop transport.  Built as the CH-34A between 1955 and February of 1959, there were 426 Choctaws delivered to the Army.  Others were delivered to the United States Air Force and Navy.   Beginning in 1958 the Choctaw was upgraded to CH-34C standards with the installation of auto-stabilization systems to allow all-weather operations.  Beginning in 1958, several Choctaws were converted to VIP transports for use by the Executive Flight Detachment, and provided helicopter transport for the President until the end of 1964 when all Presidential helicopter operations were transferred to the Marine Corps.  The last Choctaw was retired from U.S. military service in 1974.

Rotor Diamter 56 ft

Rotor Diameter

Length 46 ft 9 in.

Length

Height 15 ft 11 in.

Height

Weight 14,000 (loaded)

Weight

Max. Speed 123 mph

Maximum Speed

Service Ceiling 9,500 ft

Service Ceiling

Range 182 miles

Range

Engines One Wright R-1820-84 radial with 1,525 horsepower

Engine

Crew 2 pilots, 12-18 passengers

Crew


Manufacturer
SIKORSKY

Markings
Executive Flight Detachment, Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, 1960.

Serial Number
57-1684

Designation
VH-34C

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