The CH-53K helicopter is the latest and most advanced iteration of the CH-53 series of helicopters. The aircraft plays a critical role in deploying and supporting troops in island and coastal ...

With 36 aircraft currently still in inventory, the CH-53D is now considered a medium–lift helicopter ... Initially, the CH-53 was powered by twin General Electric T64-6 turboshaft engines ...

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Feast your eyes on the CH-53K King Stallion, the Marines' new helicopter that'll cost as much as an F-35. This $122 million behemoth is capable of lifting 13.5 tons, carry a couple of dozen combat ...

The company’s products are currently deployed on important military aircraft, including Sikorsky helicopters, the UH-60 Black Hawk, CH-53 Heavy Lift and a few more. Apart from AIRI, defense ...

A variant of the CH-53 Sea Stallion, the MH-53E is heavier and has a greater fuel capacity than its ancestor. The MH-53 can operate from carriers and other warships and is capable of towing a ...

About 50 students were outside at the time. Military officials say they have recalled other CH-53 helicopters for inspection. "We will not fly any aircraft that we think is unsafe," said US Marine ...

She saw the charred wall of a building on the campus, just south of U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, where the CH-53 heavy-lift transport helicopter was based. Arakawa has since organized an ...