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Aircraft Mfr's Number: 70410
* The model displayed above will either be the aircraft's birth or earliest modified model. To see the aircrafts modification history see the below Aircraft Historical Events.
Aircraft Historical Events: Entry 1
| Date | Tail Number | Model | Country | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | N7266M | XSH-60J |  |
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation |
This aircraft was built by Sikorsky in the United States in a stripped-down form and designated S-70B-3. On 19 July 1985 the Aircraft was registered as N7266M by Mitsubishi International Corporation in New York for flight testing in the USA. Registration was cancelled on 18 November 1985. |
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Aircraft Historical Events: Entry 2
| Date | Tail Number | Model | Country | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 1987 | 8201 | XSH-60J |  |
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
After testing the Aircraft was sent to Japan and accepted into the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Inventory where it would be fitted with Japanese avionics systems and tested by the JMSDF. The aircraft would be given an Acquisition Number of 8201 and be serial # 1001. The first Flight of 8201 was on 31 August 1987. |
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Aircraft Historical Events: Entry 3
| Date | Tail Number | Model | Country | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 1992 | 8201 | XSH-60J | |
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
On 8 May 1992 during a test flight, the aircraft fell from about 5 meters above the ground and overturned due to engine malfunction during landing at Atsugi Air Base, Japan. The aircraft was wrecked, and five crew members were seriously injured.
It appears the Aircraft was repaired as there are photos on the web from 2004 of the aircraft flying. |
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Aircraft Historical Events: Entry 4
| Date | Tail Number | Model | Country | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8201 | XSH-60J | |
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
At some point since 2004 the Aircraft has been withdrawn from use. No details currently available. |
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