{"product_id":"ho3s-1-dragonfly-124352","title":"HO3S-1 DRAGONFLY 124352","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/sikorsky_logo.gif?v=1680544856\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca title=\"Custom HO3S-1 DRAGONFLY 124352\" href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/custom-ho3s-1-dragonfly-124352\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick Here To Custom Engrave PlaneTags\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_H-5_HERO01_480x269_RV.jpg?v=1772045271\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Sikorsky H-5 Dragonfly, designated HO3S-1 in U.S. Navy service, became the first helicopter to replace fixed-wing aircraft operating with the fleet. Introduced in the late 1940s, the Dragonfly redefined shipboard rescue, replaced catapult-launched floatplanes, and helped establish early combat search and rescue during the Korean War.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlaneTags made from BuNo 124352, the final HO3S-1 helicopter produced for the Navy, preserve a pivotal moment in naval aviation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_H-5_HERO02_480x269_69916a27-c87c-4d89-9147-f184891957e0.jpg?v=1771960045\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOUR PLANE'S STORY\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe H-5 evolved from Sikorsky’s earlier R-5 design and entered Navy service as the HO3S-1. Compact, lightweight, and powered by a Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney radial engine, the helicopter was capable of vertical takeoff from cruisers, battleships, and aircraft carriers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIts primary missions included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlane guard duty during carrier flight operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSearch and rescue at sea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiaison and utility transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly combat rescue support during the Korean War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HO3S-1 proved that helicopters were not experimental novelties. They were operational necessities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_H-5_Gallery01_480X600_fa32ce35-e633-4841-a90e-f7d33d421123.jpg?v=1771960815\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_h-5_sample.jpg?v=1772038416\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHO3S-1 DRAGONFLY 124352\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_H-5_lineart.jpg?v=1771957907\" alt=\"\"\u003e               \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sikorsky Aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO3S-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuNo:\u003c\/strong\u003e 124352\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrew: \u003c\/strong\u003ePilot + up to 3 occupants (configuration dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotor Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 ft 0 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuselage Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41 ft 7 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 ft 0 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360 mi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 106 mph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCruise Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 mph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService Ceiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14,400 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHover Ceiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8,000 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpty Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,780 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Takeoff Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4,825 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRate of Climb:\u003c\/strong\u003e 850 ft\/min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1x Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney R-985-AN-5 Wasp Junior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuNo 124352\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccepted by the U.S. Navy in January 1950, BuNo 124352 represents one of the final HO3S-1 helicopters produced for naval service. During the early 1950s, Navy helicopters were integrated across the fleet, supporting rescue, transport, and safety operations during the rapid expansion of jet aviation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStricken in January 1960, this aircraft survived decades beyond its service life. It was later preserved by the U.S. Army Aviation Museum before entering the fleet of Scroggins Aviation, where it continues supporting motion picture and television productions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMotoArt preserved a limited portion of this historic airframe to create PlaneTags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic aircraft aluminum from Sikorsky H-5 HO3S-1 BuNo 124352\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually engraved and serialized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes detailed information card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete Your Whirlybird Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEarly Naval Helicopters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/hup-3-retriever-147621\"\u003ePiasecki HUP-3 Retriever\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/sikorsky-h-34\"\u003eSikorsky H-34 Seabat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese represent the postwar expansion of fleet helicopter operations following the HO3S-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCold War Maritime \u0026amp; Utility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/sikorsky-h-34\"\u003eSikorsky S-61 \/ H-3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/uh-46d-sea-knight-tail-152491\"\u003eUH-46D Sea Knight\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/wholesale-sa-330j-puma-n6973c\"\u003eSA 330J Puma N6973C\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipboard assault, rescue, and transport evolved dramatically during this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeavy Lift \u0026amp; Innovation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/s-60-n807\"\u003eSikorsky S-60 Flying Crane\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/piasecki-ch-21\"\u003eCH-21B Workhorse 53-4389\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/chinook\"\u003eCH-47 Chinook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelicopters expanded beyond rescue into construction, transport, and battlefield logistics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModern Combat \u0026amp; Special Operations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/ah-1w-supercobra-163941\"\u003eAH-1W SuperCobra™ 163941\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/eh-60a-black-hawk-87-24659\"\u003eEH-60A Black Hawk 87-24659\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/md-530f-0219ff\"\u003eMD 530F Jengi 0219FF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/vertol-yuh-61-73-21657\"\u003eVertol YUH-61\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom attack platforms to electronic warfare and agile utility aircraft, these helicopters represent the modern evolution of vertical lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSikorsky®, associated emblems and logos, and body designs of vehicles are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation in the USA and\/or other jurisdictions, used under license by MotoArt PlaneTags LLC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect Aviation Gift\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaneTags are: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic - made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique -  each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectible - each one is numbered in a limited edition and comes attached to a display card. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile - comes with a durable metal ring, strong enough to attach to luggage or keys or display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. Because PlaneTags are made from real fuselage, each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. These variations and imperfections are not product flaws. They are part of the beauty of PlaneTags. As a result, you will not have an option to select the color of your PlaneTag. 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