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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 S-62
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1961–1969
Quantity
175
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · EARLY COLD WAR
21
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 Flight1958
- Service Entry Year1961
- Crew3
- Passengers12
- Primary Rolesearch and rescue / utility transport / commercial passenger
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
- Engine TypeGeneral Electric T58-GE-8
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power (each)932 kW
- Rotor Configurationsingle main rotor
- Main Rotor Diameter16.16 m
- Main Rotor Blades5
- Anti-Torque Typetail rotor
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Top Speed175.925 km/h
- Cruise Speed157.406 km/h
- Service Ceiling3,413.76 m
- Hover Ceiling (IGE)2,895 m
- Hover Ceiling (OGE)2,377 m
- Range764 km
- Rate of Climb6.1 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
- Fuselage Length13.411 m
- Height4.39 m
- Rotor Disc Area205.1
- Empty Weight2,177 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight3,764.88 kg
- Cabin Volume3.4
◆Armament & Mission3MOD.3
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload1,406 kg
- Rescue HoistYes
▤Production2MOD.2
- Total Built175
- Variants5
⬢Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1989
- Production Start1963
- Production End1969
- Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1961Production started
- 1962Sale: United States (99 units)
- 1969Production ended
65
years in service
8
years in production
175
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
Sikorsky S-62SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 |  United States | 99 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
155UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS21EARLY COLD WAR · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS1838UNITED 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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