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Artist concept of an Erickson S-64F Air-Crane helicopter lifting a damaged Tesla during a heavy lift operation.

Can a Helicopter Lift a Car? Real-World Limits, Capabilities, and Use Cases

Heavy Lifts - Helicopter Services - Helicopters - Salvage - Specifications

Can a helicopter lift a car? This in-depth guide explains how vehicle lifts work, which helicopters can do it, and when aerial recovery or transport is the right solution.

A Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane helicopter in orange and blue livery lifting a beige prefabricated house into the air via suspension cables against an overcast sky.

The Sikorsky CH-54 Skycrane: From Military Flying Crane to the Erickson S-64F Air-Crane

Heavy Lifts - Helicopters - Specifications

An in-depth look at the Sikorsky CH-54 Skycrane and its evolution from the CH-54A and CH-54B into the Erickson S-64F Air-Crane, including history, design changes, and heavy lift capabilities.

Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane lifting a commercial rooftop HVAC unit while rigging crew monitors the heavy lift operation

Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane Heavy Lift Helicopter: Specs, Capabilities, Uses

Firefighting - Heavy Lifts - Helicopters - Specifications

Authoritative guide to the Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane heavy lift helicopter, including verified specifications, operational strengths, and where it delivers the biggest schedule and cost advantages for contractors and project teams.