SIKORSKY S-38
REFERENCE
INFORMATION
For standard procedures, see the Checklists tab.
Total
Flight Simulator aircraft weight w/full fuel |
10,480
lbs |
Empty
weight |
6500 lbs
|
Standard
extra equipment |
576 lbs |
8 passengers,
2 crew |
1700
lbs |
Gas for 6
hours cruise – 264 gals |
1584
lbs |
Oil for 6
hours cruise – 16 gals |
120 lbs |
NOTE: To adjust fuel load, on the Aircraft menu, click Fuel
and Load.
Number of passengers can be varied also.
VS - Stalling Speed |
55 MPH |
VR - Rotation Speed |
80 MPH |
Cruise speed at 1750 rpm |
110 MPH |
Maximum Operating Speed |
130 MPH |
Takeoff time from land |
12
seconds |
Takeoff time from water |
18
seconds |
Initial climb |
750 FPM
|
Ceiling |
18,000
feet |
Power plant, 2 P&W motors, 420 hp |
840 hp
|
Weight per square ft with 3800 lbs useful load |
14.3 lbs |
Weight per
hp with 3800 lbs useful load |
12.3 lbs |
Wing area |
720 sq.
ft |
Upper wing
span |
71 ft 8
in |
NOTE: For explanations of speeds used on this tab, see
"V-speeds" in the Learning Center Glossary.