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Bookmark or Share- Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion - WikipediaThe CH-53 Sea Stallion (Sikorsky S-65) is a family of American heavy-lift transport helicopters designed and built by the American manufacturer Sikorsky Aircraft.
- Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and PriceThe CH-53K is the latest variant of the CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter, which first flew in 1974 and began operating with the US Marine Corps (USMC) in 1981. The CH-53K helicopter made its first flight on October 27, 2015. In May 2018, the first CH-53K was sent to the Marine Corps.
- Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion - WikipediaAs the Sikorsky S-80, it was developed from the CH-53 Sea Stallion, mainly by adding a third engine, adding a seventh blade to the main rotor, and canting the tail rotor 20°. It was built by Sikorsky Aircraft for the United States Marine Corps .
- Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion - WikipediaThe King Stallion is an evolution of the long running CH-53 series of helicopters which has been in continuous service since 1966, and features three up-rated 7,500 shp (5,590 kW) engines, new composite rotor blades, and a wider aircraft cabin than its predecessors.
- The Evolution of the Heavy Lift helicopter CH-53The CH-53 rose to prominence in the 1960s during the Vietnam War, where their ability to lift thousands of pounds was used most often to transport cargo and troops and recover downed and damaged helicopters.
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