The Sikorsky H-34 Choctaw ended up being a helicopter initially created for america Navy for solution in anti-submarine warfare (ASW) component. It turned out developed through Sikorsky UH-19 Chickasaw. It was operating on only one Wright R-1820-84 radial motor, and may even carry 12 to 16 troops, or eight stretcher situations if used in the MedEvac component. Its a software application transport helicopter, with no armament up to speed. The aircraft first travelled on March 8, 1954. It absolutely was initially designated HSS Seabat by the Navy and HUS Seahorse by america Marines and usa Coast Guard. In 1962 all solutions adopted america Army designation, H-34 Choctaw. In 1962 beneath the unique unified system, the Seabat was indeed redetermination SH-34
