this machine has seen service in the old soviet union and in PNG before coming to New Zealand in 1993
Rated lifting capacity is 5,000 kg
engines 2 x 2200 hp gas turbines
fuel consumption 700 liters /hour
this model of air craft has seen service in the Communist block for many years and it is a reliable workhorse
Sikorsky
S64 vintage c. 1966
Rated lifting capacity is 8,300 kg (20,000 lb. ) E version
Rated lifting capacity is 10,000 kg (25,000 lb. ) F version
Engines 2 x 3400 hp jet engines driving free turbines
Fuel consumption 2100 liters /hour
This helicopter held the record rate of climb from 0 - 10,000 ft for many years and even today is only bettered by a few high performance jet fighters
This helicopter is the heavy lift machine rated to lift 18 tons external and 20 internal
It has be observed lifting as much as 32 tons in cold climates
The huge cargo hold accepts large bulldozers up to cat D7 size and diggers with ease
Engines 2 x 11,000 hp gas turbines
Rotors 240 feet tip to tip
This aircraft is almost the equalivent of the C 139 Hercules transport