SIKORSKY VS-44
REFERENCE INFORMATION
From Air Progress, 1964
For standard procedures, see the Checklists tab.  

Total Flight Simulator aircraft weight with full fuel, original American Export Airlines version.  

59,534 lbs

Fuel capacity

3900 gals
(23400 lbs)

 

 

 

Total weight, Avalon Air Transport version

51,500  lbs

Fuel capacity with full passenger load

2000 gals
(12000 lbs)

NOTE: To adjust fuel load, on the Aircraft menu, click Fuel and Load.
 

 

 

 

 

Top Speed

225 KNOTS

High Cruising Speed

185 KNOTS

Economy Cruising Speed

165 KNOTS

Approach Speed

110 KNOTS

Flare Speed

85 KNOTS

 

Takeoff time

22 seconds

 

 

 

Initial climb

750 FPM

Ceiling

20,000 feet

 

Power plant, 4 P&W motors, 1200 hp

4800 hp

Wing area

1670 sq. ft

Wing span

124 ft

Length

79 ft 3 in