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In September 1957 the US Navy awarded Sikorsky a development contract to produce an amphibious anti submarine warfare helicopter capable of detecting and attacking submarines

but it was soon realized that inflight refueling capability was essential

Two pods housed General Electric J85 jet engines with 2850 lbs

The prototype Sea King flew on March 11 1959

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with the Air Force designation VC-25A

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a patrol speed of 237 mph

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