The Kaman HH-43 Huskie is a helicopter developed and produced by the American rotorcraft manufacturer Kaman Aircraft. [2] It is perhaps most distinctive for its use of twin intermeshing rotors, having been largely designed by the German aeronautical engineer Anton Flettner.

The Kaman HH-43 Huskie was a helicopter with intermeshing rotors used by the United States Air Force, the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps from the 1950s until the 1970s.

DAYTON, Ohio -- Kaman HH-43B Huskie at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo) The U.S. Air Force acquired the HH-43 Huskie primarily for local base rescue (LBR) and fighting aircraft fires. Kaman delivered the first USAF H-43As in November 1958, and the B series followed in June 1959.

1998年5月8日 · Whether pulling flyers from fiery crashes, rescuing airmen from enemy lairs in the jungles of Southeast Asia, aiding hurricane victims, or flying plane guard duty off carriers, the H-43 proved itself a most distinct and capable brand of helicopter.

2019年5月14日 · The Kaman Huskie was a "special" sort of helicopter when in action and seemingly perfect for the military- and civilian-specific roles bestowed upon her by her various operators. She could be made air worthy within one minute of notice and featured a standard operational crew of two.

Kaman HH-43 Huskie, First USAF SAR helicopter used in the Southeast Asia Conflict By Johan D. Ragay

This HH-43 is marked as HH-43F, serial number 58-1845 assigned to the 38 th Aerospace Recovery Squadron, Detachment 1, that crashed at Phan Rang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam on October 10 th 1968 killing all 5 crewmembers.

These aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney R-1340-48 piston engines, were assigned to the Tactical Air Command bases and served until 1961. To improve the performance, and …

Technical data for Kaman H-43F "Huskie" Crew: 1, passengers: 11, engine: 1 x Lycoming T53-L-11A turboshaft, rated at 850kW, rotor diameter: 14.33m, fuselage length: 7.67m, height: 3.84m, width: 4.58m, take-off weight: 4150kg, empty weight: 2095kg, max speed: 193km/h, cruising speed: 177km/h, rate of climb: 9.15m/s, service ceiling: 7010m, range ...

Operators, Versions and serials of Kaman H-43 Huskie helicopter