SO-31: CH-54 "Tarhe" Sky crane - Always referred to as a "Flying Crane." These could be seen on the pad at LZ Dottie or in the air over Chu Lai moving trucks, 155 mm howitzers, or crashed aircraft. 72' rotor diameter; 88' long; 20,760 lb external payload; 100k speed.
SO-31: CH-54 "Tarhe" Sky crane - Always referred to as a "Flying Crane." These could be seen on the pad at LZ Dottie or in the air over Chu Lai moving trucks, 155 mm howitzers, or crashed aircraft. 72' rotor diameter; 88' long; 20,760 lb external payload; 100k speed.
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