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Sikorsky S-61N

Irish Coast Guard SAR Crew Badge

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Pictured below is EI-RCG during the 2003 Salthill Airshow demonstrating a rescue with the RNLI Inshore Lifeboat. When the Shannon based Sikorsky S-61N is on rescue missions it's call sign is "Rescue 115".

Sikorsky S-61N Sea King
 
Pictured below is EI-RCG during the 2003 Salthill Air Show demonstrating a rescue with the RNLI Aran Islands Lifeboat.
 
Sikorsky S-61N Sea King
 
 
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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