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Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon Mine-Sweep Helicopter's Details @ 2002 JMSDF Shimofusa Airbase Airshow
 
 


 
 


 
 

No.3 engine's exhaust pipe.
 

Steps of side sponson fuel tank.
 

Engine air intake is Anti-FOD type.
 


 
 

Hoist unit.
But under this helicopter's downwash, very dangerous.
 

Ramp door.
 

Inside cabin.
 

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roof of cabin.
 

Remotely controlled back mirror
 

Main rotor have seven blade!
Diameter is 24.1m.
 

Mechanical, complete hinge type hub.
With Automatic Blade Folding System.
 

Very tough swash-plate.
But very little pitch change rod.


 


 

Droop stop mechanism.


 
 

Tail rotor.
Diameter 6.1m.

tail rotor hub
 

Tail rotor transmission.
 

Intermediate transmission.
 


 


 


 
 

Stabilizer
 

Tail-boom folding hinge.
 


 


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