SIKORSKY H-19D
(1950-1971)
The Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw, (also known by its Sikorsky model number, S-55) was a multi-purpose helicopter used by the United States Army and United States Air Force. It was also license-built by Westland Aircraft as the and Westland Whirlwind in the United Kingdom.
Crewed by 2; pilot and co pilot it could carry 12 troops or 8 litters (stretchers).
SikorskyH-19 was the first helicopter type operated by the PAF, 8 were received in the mid-1950s and were used for search and rescue (SAR) operations at Pakistan Air Force bases. These helicopters were phased out in 1971.
