The Sea Dragon helicopter is designed for a standard day sea level AMCM mission to include a 5-minute warmup, takeoff at maximum continuous power with a useful load of about 61,500 pounds, hover out of ground effect (HOGE) for 5 minutes during AMCM gear hookup (using MK-105 countermeasures set), tow the equipment 12.5 nautical miles without exceeding maximum continuous power, sweep for 3.6 hours, tow AMCM equipment 12.5 nautical miles to base without exceeding maximum continuous power, HOGE for 5 minutes during AMCM disengagement, allow 10 minutes for approach and landing at speed for best range, and have a 20-minute fuel reserve at speed for best range.  Mission will be flown with APP off and heater and EAPS operating.   The useful load at takeoff includes pilot, copilot, five crewmembers, and 3200 gallons of fuel.