Carson Helicopters gives the classic Sikorsky S-61 an integrated cockpit with SVS.
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Carson’s Successful 61s
Carson Helicopters integrates modern technologies to increase the capability and improve the economics of the veteran Sikorsky 61
Fighting Against the Elements
Without the threat of small arms fire, rock-propelled grenades and even surface-to-air missles, Afghanistan would still be a challenging place in which to operate helicopters.
Shot In The Arm
Aging British transport helicopters were ill-suited to the rigors of the Afghan climate. Navy Sea Kings were first to get a performance boost.
Life Begins at 50
Some aircraft fulfill their missions so well that they seem to last almost forever. The Sikorsky S61/H3 Sea King helicopter, the prototype of which made its first flight way back in 1959, appears on its way to achieving this “never die” status.
News from Heli Expo 2010
Sikorsky and Pennsylvania-based Carson Helicopters, Inc. have launched an exclusive joint upgrade program.
VH-71 Delays Prod USMC To Upgrade Current Fleet
…The deputy Marine commandant for programs and resources, Lt.Gen John Castellaw, told our sister publication, Defense Daily, the measure being considered include “Carson blades.” Carson helicopter developed those composite blades, made by Ducommun Aero-structures, to boost performance of its firefighting H-3 Sea Kings. The blades help boost the H-3′s payload 2,500-lb. and its airspeed 15kt…
Sharp New Blades Improve Sea Kings
Royal Navy Sea Kings are now flyng over a different sea, a sea of sand in Afghanistan.
A 21st Century S-61
For anyone who’s watched Frank Carson over the last few years, you’ve probably realized he’s been building a 21st Century helicopter, piece by piece. “I think the Sikorsky S-61 is the best helicopter ever made,” said Carson. “It’s fast, smooth, has a large cabin and is very reliable. It would be nice if Sikorsky would build a new version.”
Survival of the Retro-Fittest Sea King Symposium
The 11th annual Sea King Symposium was buzzing with excitement over several significant announcements and the appearance of a newly retrofitted Sikorsky S-61 owned by Carson Helicopters and containing a newly installed Sagem Avioncis glass cockpit