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a few pic of the new 681

these are not my pics. but were given to me to post on the FESA Facebook Group by S.Eagles.
how much water does this hold???

i thought they only had as350s this year, not seakings?

Nafenn wrote:i thought they only had as350s this year, not seakings?

Sikorsky S61, not a Sea King.

Fastlane wrote:

Nafenn wrote:i thought they only had as350s this year, not seakings?

Sikorsky S61, not a Sea King.

which is the civil variant of a Sea King... therefore - Sea King

Nafenn wrote:

Fastlane wrote:

Nafenn wrote:i thought they only had as350s this year, not seakings?

Sikorsky S61, not a Sea King.

which is the civil variant of a Sea King... therefore - Sea King

Actually both Nafeen and Fastlane are incorrect. Sea King is a commonly used word to describe the overall unit thus "Sea King" however there are different descriptions to individualise each 'type' in the role that plays / design

Herewith a breif example.

S-61L
Non-amphibious civil transport version. It can seat up to 30 passengers (13 Built).
S-61L Mk II
Improved version of the S-61L helicopter, equipped with cargo bins.
S-61N
Amphibious civil transport version.
S-61N Mk II
Improved version of the S-61N helicopter.

So the "Sea King" commercial varients have a destination of S61N to S61L

written_ficton wrote:Actually both Nafeen and Fastlane are incorrect. Sea King is a commonly used word to describe the overall unit thus "Sea King" however there are different descriptions to individualise each 'type' in the role that plays / design

Herewith a breif example.

S-61L
Non-amphibious civil transport version. It can seat up to 30 passengers (13 Built).
S-61L Mk II
Improved version of the S-61L helicopter, equipped with cargo bins.
S-61N
Amphibious civil transport version.
S-61N Mk II
Improved version of the S-61N helicopter.

So the "Sea King" commercial varients have a destination of S61N to S61L

Cheers for the Info W_F, out of curiosity - what model is that one, and can you link me to the information please

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6726940
Its a S61N same as the one thats coming over now 682. They hold just under 4000lts of water.

Helitak_670 wrote:http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6726940
Its a S61N same as the one thats coming over now 682. They hold just under 4000lts of water.

Therefore - S61, therefore Civil Seaking Variant

(dammit... i was looking up G-FONG)

Nafenn wrote:i thought they only had as350s this year...

FESA have contracted 2x S61 for this season, designated as Helitac 681 (Perth) and Helitac 682 (Busselton).