Sikorsky Flying Cranes S-60 to S-64

[yasotay]

If the advertisement is correct they, Erickson, are already working with Lockheed Martin, through the Sikorsky Matrix electronics. Not to mention Sikorsky does have some background with S-64.

 

[RAP]

S-60 CRANE CONCEPT EVALUATION

 

[fightingirish]

Found at Pinterest.
Original source: German aviation magazine "Flug Revue", January 2016, page 84

 

[Mark Nankivil]

An Erickson Skycrane at Gillespie Field while under contract to PG&E in 2019. This one has a pick up boom that allows it to "surf" and pick up seawater vs. hovering in the salt laden spray while in hover. After the disastrous fire that started from arcing power lines in 40-60mph winds that wiped out Paradise, California in 2018, PG&E contracted to have S-64s at key location throughout the State.

Enjoy the Day! Mark

 

[Mark Nankivil]

I recently uncovered an envelope in the Museum archives with what appears to be early/mid '60s Sikorsky artwork. Here's the ones that fit into the Skycrane category...

Enjoy the Day! Mark