| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 49-2890 |
| Alternate Serial: | 92890 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-59 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-59 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky XH-39A |
| C/n (msn): | 59001 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Heliport: | Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap |
| Region / Country: | Alabama, United States |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | US Army Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 2013 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 575514 |
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The S-59 or XH-34 (originally YH-18B) was a development from the S-52-2 (YH-18A) with an XT51 (Artouste) turbine engine, four-blade rotor and retractable landing gear. Two XH-39s modified from H-18s. Seen in Building 6008 at Fort Rucker, this is the XH-39A, former c/n 52007, which flew and broke a few world records; the other XH-39, 49-2891 (c/n 59002) reportedly never flew as such. Type rejected in favour of Bell H-40 Huey. One civilian S-59, N74150, was also built and is preserved in the New England Air Museum. Photo by: Alan Wilson This photo was added on 1 June 2023, and has since been viewed 510 times. |