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Piasecki H-21
American military transport helicopter family / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Piasecki H-21 Workhorse/Shawnee is an American helicopter, the fourth of a line of tandem rotor helicopters designed and built by Piasecki Helicopter (later Boeing Vertol). Commonly called "the flying banana", it was a multi-mission helicopter, capable of being fitted with wheels, skis or floats.
Quick Facts H-21 Shawnee/Workhorse, Role ...
H-21 Shawnee/Workhorse | |
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A US Army Piasecki H-21 | |
Role | Military transport helicopter |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Piasecki Helicopter |
First flight | 11 April 1952 |
Retired | 1967 |
Status | Retired |
Primary users | United States Air Force United States Army French Army Aviation |
Produced | 1952–1959 |
Developed from | HRP Rescuer |
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The H-21 was originally developed by Piasecki as an Arctic rescue helicopter. The H-21 had cold-weather features permitting operation at temperatures as low as −65 °F (−54 °C) and could be routinely maintained in severe cold weather environments.