The Sikorsky H-5 (initially designated R-5 [a] and also known as S-48, S-51 and by company designation VS-327 [1]) is a helicopter built by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation.

The Sikorsky H-5, (aka R-5, S-51, HO2S-1, HO3S-1) (R-5 until 1948; company designation VS-327)[1] is a helicopter built by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, formerly used by the United …

Aug 24, 2024 · In this article, former U.S. Army helicopter pilot Dr. Will Dabbs takes a look at what might be the ultimate ugly ducking in the U.S. military’s rotary-wing history. The Sikorsky H-5 …

The H-5 was originally built by Sikorsky as its model S-48,[4] designated as the R-5 by the United States Army Air Forces. It was designed to provide a helicopter having greater useful load, …

Jan 21, 2022 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Sikorsky R-5 / H-5 Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) including pictures.

Sikorsky H-5 (R-5, S-51, HO2S-1, HO3S-1) Technical Information. Background Built by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. Known as the R-5 until 1948. Developed from the Sikorsky R-4. Used by …

H-5 47-486 (3rd ARS) crashlanded and destroyed during evacuation of Pyongyang North Korea Nov 30, 1950. H-5H 9601 (c/n 51-18) The RCAF's first helicopter, built in 1947. Owned by the …

Prototype, single-engined, 3-bladed rotor, tandem 2-seater, tail wheel, general purpose helicopter for USAAF. As XR-5, service test version, minor changes. Redesignated as YH-5A in 1948. As …

The Sikorsky H-5 (initially designated R-5 and also known as S-48, S-51 and by company designation VS-327) is a helicopter built by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. Quick Facts R-5 / H …

The Sikorsky S-48 & S-51 is a light 4-seat single-engine utility helicopter built by the American manufacturer Sikorsky Aircraft. The S-48 military variants were YR-5, R-5A and R-5D. S-51 …