THREE TIMES MORE POWERFUL THAN ANYTHING ELSE.
"Sikorsky’s CH-53 line of helicopters has served the United States military since the mid-’60s. Designed for heavy lift and transport, its various versions are used not only by the U.S. but also Germany, Mexico, and Israel, with Japan now interested in purchasing the new one.
...In 2006, Sikorsky gave the Marine Corps a proposal outlining a new version of the CH-53, namely, the CH-53K King Stallion, as opposed to retrofitting the existing fleet.
The Marine Corps agreed and Sikorsky unveiled their new design almost a decade later.
...Here are some of the most notable differences between the CH-53E and K:
- New, more powerful engines.
- State of the art, all glass cockpit.
- Almost 3 times the lift capacity.
- A wider cargo hold, able to fit a vehicle (Hummvee) internally.
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