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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the utility / transport helicopters category.
01 / Overview
Sikorsky H-52
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the utility / transport helicopters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1949
- Service Entry Year1951
- Crew2
- Passengers10
- Primary RoleUtility / Transport
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp radial piston engine
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power (each)410 kW
- Transmission Rating410 kW
- Rotor ConfigurationSingle main rotor with tail rotor
- Main Rotor Diameter14.63 m
- Main Rotor Blades3
- Anti-Torque TypeTail rotor
▣Performance10MOD.10
- Top Speed163 km/h
- Cruise Speed130 km/h
- Never-Exceed Speed (VNE)170 km/h
- Service Ceiling4,400 m
- Hover Ceiling (IGE)3,300 m
- Hover Ceiling (OGE)2,500 m
- Range650 km
- Ferry Range1,000 km
- Rate of Climb5.3 m/s
- Endurance300
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Fuselage Length12.5 m
- Height4.04 m
- Rotor Disc Area168.1
- Empty Weight2,177 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight3,583 kg
- Useful Load1,406 kg
- Cabin Volume3.5
◆Armament & Mission4MOD.4
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload1,000 kg
- Sling Load Capacity1,000 kg
- Rescue HoistYes
▤Avionics2MOD.2
⬢Survivability2MOD.2
▲Production2MOD.2
- Total Built724
- Variants12
◎Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1970
- Production Start1949
- Production End1970
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
166UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS1952UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS149PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A mechanical device used to lift personnel or cargo via a cable, typically mounted on helicopters for rescue or recovery operations.
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