Sikorsky CH-54 Survivors
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The Sikorsky
CH-54 Tarhe
is a twin-engine heavy-lift helicopter designed by Sikorsky Aircraft
for the United States Army
. The civil version is the S-64 Skycrane. The Army purchased 105 CH-54s before its discontinuation. The S-64 Aircrane is still in production. There are currently numerous complete and partial airframe
s in existence for this aircraft. Some CH-54's and some S-64's (both E and F models) are owned, and remanufactured by Erickson Air-Crane
Inc.
Sikorsky Aircraft
The Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is an American aircraft manufacturer based in Stratford, Connecticut. Its parent company is United Technologies Corporation.-History:...
CH-54 Tarhe
CH-54 Tarhe
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is a twin-engine heavy-lift helicopter designed by Sikorsky Aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft
The Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is an American aircraft manufacturer based in Stratford, Connecticut. Its parent company is United Technologies Corporation.-History:...
for the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
. The civil version is the S-64 Skycrane. The Army purchased 105 CH-54s before its discontinuation. The S-64 Aircrane is still in production. There are currently numerous complete and partial airframe
Airframe
The airframe of an aircraft is its mechanical structure. It is typically considered to include fuselage, wings and undercarriage and exclude the propulsion system...
s in existence for this aircraft. Some CH-54's and some S-64's (both E and F models) are owned, and remanufactured by Erickson Air-Crane
Erickson Air-Crane
Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated is an aircraft manufacturing and operating company based in Central Point, Oregon, United States. They are known for producing the S-64 Aircrane helicopter, which is used in wildland fire suppression and other heavy-lift operations.Originally the Sikorsky S-64...
Inc.
How to use this article
Each line describes one remaining complete or partial airframe. Each line is broken down into several sections:| Aircraft number | History | Markings | Holder | Location | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * CH-54A 67-18416 (N229AC) |
reg as S-64E 64018 | " 746 " | Erickson Air Crane | Central Point, Oregon | (A) |
- Aircraft Number describes the type of aircraft and model CH-54A its s/n 67-18416
and current registration (N229AC). - History tells the military history (oldest to newest) or significant background information: Reg as S-64E 64018.
- Markings deals with current markings, codes first then name: " 746 "
(note: in this case its US Forestry Number (Forest Fire Number)) - Holder is current owner or museum: Erickson Air Crane
- Location deals with either location where it might be seen or owner's address: Central Point, Oregon
- Condition:
-
- (D) = Display
- (A) = Airworthy
- (S) = Stored
- (R) = Under restoration
- (W) = Wreck
CH-54A
- YCH-54A 64-14203, U.S. Army Transportation Museum, Fort Eustis, Virginia (D)
- CH-54A 66-18410 (N6156U), " 790 ", Helicopter Transport Services, Corvallis, Oregon (A)
- CH-54A 66-18411 (N2268L), Siller Helicopters, Yuba City, California (A)
- CH-54A 67-18413 (N173AC), reg as S-64E 64015, " 735 ", Erickson Air Crane, Central Point, Oregon (A)
- CH-54A 67-18414 (N543CH), reg as S-64E 64016, Erickson Air Crane, Central Point, Oregon (A)
- CH-54A 67-18415 (N194AC), reg as S-64E 64017, " 742 ", Erickson Air Crane, Central Point, Oregon (A)
- CH-54A 67-18416 (N229AC), reg as S-64E 64018, " 746 ", Erickson Air Crane, Central Point, Oregon (A)
- CH-54A 67-18418, Stead Army National Guard BaseReno Stead AirportReno/Stead Airport is a large general aviation airport located in the North Valleys area, northwest of the central business district of Reno, a city in Washoe County, Nevada, United States...
, Reno, NV (D) - CH-54A 67-18420 (N544CH), reg as S-64E 64022, Erickson Air Crane, Central Point, Oregon (A)
- CH-54A 68-18424, Combat Air Museum, Topeka, Kansas (D)
- CH-54A 67-18425 (N245AC), reg as S-64E 64027, Erickson Air Crane, Central Point, Oregon (A)
- CH-54A 67-18426 (N4099M), reg as S-64E 64028, Erickson Air Crane, Central Point, Oregon (A)
- CH-54A 67-18429 (N429C), Siller Helicopters, Yuba City, California (A)
- CH-54A 67-18430 (N7095B), Siller Helicopters, Yuba City, California (A)
- CH-54A 67-18431 (N218AC), reg as S-64E 64033, Erickson Air Crane, Central Point, Oregon (A)
- CH-54A 68-18432 (N164AC), reg as S-64E 64034D, " 734 ", Erickson Air Crane, Central Point, Oregon (A)
- CH-54A 68-18435 (N154AC), reg as S-64E 64037, " 730 ", Erickson Air Crane, Central Point, Oregon (A)
- CH-54A 68-18437, Pima Air & Space MuseumPima Air & Space MuseumThe Pima Air & Space Museum features a display of nearly 300 aircraft spread out over 80 acres on a campus occupying 127 acres . Located in Tucson, Arizona, it is one of the world's largest, non-government funded aerospace museums...
, Tucson, Arizona (D) - CH-54A 68-18438, U.S. Army Aviation Museum, Fort Rucker, Alabama (D)
- CH-54A 68-18440 (N7073C), reg as S-64E 64042, Erickson Air Crane, Central Point, Oregon (A)
- CH-54A 68-18446 (N446KM), Kenosha Military Museum, Kenosha, Wisconsin (D)
- CH-54A 68-18447 (N54HL), " 792 ", Helicopter Transport Services, Corvallis, Oregon (A)
- CH-54A 68-18448 (N4099D), reg as S-64E 64050, Erickson Air Crane, Central Point, Oregon (A)
- CH-54A 68-18453 (N62352), Seco Aviation Company, Augusta, Georgia (A)
- CH-54A 68-18449 (N64KL), Helicopter Transport Services, Corvallis, Oregon (A)
- CH-54A 68-18450 (N247AC), reg as S-64E 64052, " 744 ", Jerry, Erickson Air Crane, Central Point, Oregon (A)
- CH-54A 68-18454 (N64AR), SCO Matt, Inc, Ketchikan, Alaska (A)
- CH-54A 68-18455 (N9125M), Siller Helicopters, Yuba City, California (A)
- CH-54A 68-18458 (N642EV), Ventures Acquisition Co, McMinnville, Oregon (A)
- CH-54A 68-18459 (N217AC), reg as S-64E 64064, " 743 ", Erickson Air Crane, Central Point, Oregon (A)
CH-54B
- CH-54B 69-18463 (N720HT), " 720 ", Helicopter Transport Services, Corvallis, Oregon (A)
- CH-54B 69-18465, New England Air MuseumNew England Air MuseumThe New England Air Museum is located at Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, USA. The museum is housed in three large display buildings consisting of more than of exhibit space...
, Windsor Locks, Connecticut (D) - CH-54B 69-18466 (N721HT), " 721 ", Helicopter Transport Services, Corvallis, Oregon (A)
- CH-54B 69-18468 (N722HT), " 722 ", Helicopter Transport Services, Corvallis, Oregon (A)
- CH-54B 69-18469 (N719HT), " 719 ", Helicopter Transport Services, Corvallis, Oregon (A)
- CH-54B 69-18470 (N715HT), " 715 ", Helicopter Transport Services, Corvallis, Oregon (A)
- CH-54B 69-18476 (NI59AC), reg as S-64F "Camille", Erickson Aircrane Inc, Central Point, Oregon (A)
- CH-54B 69-18484 (N716HT), " 716 ", Helicopter Transport Services, Corvallis, Oregon (A)