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Sikorsky S61N
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The Air Corps took delivery of a Sikorsky S61N in January 2003 for SAR duties at Sligo Airport and the S61N will be replacing the Air Corps Dauphin II based at Finner Camp, Co. Donegal. It is expected to be operational by June 2003.

The S61N will be operated by 301 Squadron "SAR Squadron", No.3 Operations Wing (formerly known as Helicopter Wing). Both unit badges are pictured below.
 
Irish Air Corps Search And Rescue Squadron Badge - Click for a bigger image   Irish Air Corps No.3 Operations Wing Badge - Click for a bigger image
SAR Squadron Badge   No. 3 Operations Wing Badge
 
Pictured below is newly delivered Irish Air Corps Sikorsky S-61N "257".

Both pictures are by Airman Damien Faulkner, Irish Air Corps.
 


 
Specifications
 
Maximum Speed: 131 Knots (150 mph)
Range: 400 Nautical Miles
Seating: 19 survivors (can carry up to 35)
Crew: 2 pilots, 1 winchman, 1 winch operator
Length: 22.2 metres
Height: 5.7 metres
Width: 6.1 metres
Weight: 9.3 tonnes
 
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