H-5 Dragonfly
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The H-5 Dragonfly (Sikorsky S-51) was a light utility helicopter used by the US Army in the early Cold War period. It also served with the US Navy and Coast Guard with the designations HO2S and HO3S.
The prototype S-51 flew for the first time in February 1946.
It was also manufactured under license in Britain by Westland as the Dragonfly I.
The H-5 saw extensive service in Korea, before being replaced in most roles by the H-19 Chickasaw.
See also
- Westland Widgeon - Westlands improved version
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