I volunteer at the RAO (Retirement Activity Office at Tinker A.F.B. OK.
On Friday Mornings from 0900 Hrs till noon. Mostly I just answer the phone to help other retirees,(All Militay retirees, not just U.S.A.F. Retirees)
1964-1965, CH/UH-21 Workhorse ( Flying Banana)
From Year 1964
To Year 1965
Personal Memories
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CH/UH-21 Workhorse ( Flying Banana) Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
General characteristics
* Crew: 2 * Capacity: o 22 troops or o 12 stretchers * Length: 52 ft 6 in (16.0 m) * Rotor diameter: 44 ft 0 in (13.4 m) * Height: 15 ft 9 in (4.80 m) * Disc area: 3,041 ft² (282.7 m²) * Empty weight: 8,950 lb (4,058 kg) * Loaded weight: 15,200 lb (6,893 kg) * Powerplant: 1× Wright R-1820-103 radial engine, 1,425 hp (1,063 kW) driving 2 rotors
Performance
* Maximum speed: 127 mph (110 kn, 204 km/h) * Range: 265 mi (230 nmi, 426 km) * Service ceiling 9,450 ft (2,880 m) * Disc loading: 5 lb/ft² (24 kg/m²) * Power/mass: 0.09 hp/lb (150 W/kg)
Armament
* Varying, but usually twin or quad .50 (12.7 mm) machine guns.
