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Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion
The CH-53K King Stallion is the Marine Corps' new-build heavy-lift replacement for the CH-53E, the most powerful helicopter in the Department of Defense, the Navy says. Three General Electric T408-GE-400 engines of 7,332 shaft horsepower each power it. It is designed to carry 27,000 pounds at a mission radius of 110 nautical miles in Navy high and hot conditions, almost triple the baseline of the CH-53E, and to lift 36,000 pounds externally. Its cabin is 12 inches wider and it has fly-by-wire controls. Maximum gross weight is 88,000 pounds with an external load, and initial operating capability came in April 2022.
- Payload
- 27,000 lb (12,247 kg)
- Engines
- Three General Electric T408-GE-400 turboshafts mounted above the fuselage
- Max takeoff weight
- 88,000 lb (39,916 kg)
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Specifications
| Length | 99 ft 1 in (30.19 m) |
|---|---|
| Height | 28 ft 4 in (8.64 m) |
| Entry into service | April 2022 |
| Status | In service |
Who flies it
- US Marine Corps
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