Aircraft Photo of 150556 | Sikorsky UH-34D Seahorse | Thailand - Air Force | AirHistory.net #848313
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:150556
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-58/H-34/Choctaw/Seahorse
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky UH-34D Seahorse
C/n (msn):58-1683
Operator Titles:Thailand - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Bangkok - Don Mueang InternationalMap
Country:Thailand
Airport Codes:ICAO: VTBD   IATA: DMK   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:Royal Thai Air Force Museum
 
Photo Date:2 April 2017
Photo by:Arjun Sarup
Photo ID: 848313
Photo Comment

Ex-USMC HUS-1 Seahorse on display at the Royal Thai Air Force Museum. The type was powered by a 1,525 hp Wright R-1820-84 Cyclone radial engine. Designated H.4 by the RTAF, these helicopters were operated by 63 Sqn from Don Muang, 31 Sqn and 33 Sqn from Korat. Initially provided under the US Military Assistance Program (MAP) in 1962, they were used for COIN operations during the Vietnam War. A total of 65 were delivered and were flown till 1976.

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