The 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.

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Apr 29, 2021 · The Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion was born of a United States Marine Corps requirement for a heavy-lift transport platform to replace their aging fleet of Sikorsky CH-37C Mojave models.

Nov 9, 2023 · The 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 …

The CH-53E is a follow-on for its predecessor, the CH-53D. Improvements include the addition of a third engine to give the aircraft the ability to lift the majority of the Fleet Marine Force's equipment, a dual …

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The CH-53K transports Marines, heavy equipment and supplies during ship-to-shore movement in support of amphibious assault and subsequent operations ashore.

Oct 8, 2024 · The CH-53 is the older version of the Sikorsky Stallion series, making its maiden flight on October 14, 1964 (as the YCH-53 prototype), with the CH-53A officially entering service with the …

US Air Force versions of the CH-53 included the HH-53B, HH-53C and CH-53C Combat Search and Rescue helicopters. Ordered in September 1966, the first flight of the HH-53B Stallion took place in …

The CH-53 was the product of the U.S. Marines' "Heavy Helicopter Experimental" (HH (X)) competition begun in 1962. Sikorsky's S-65 was selected over Boeing Vertol 's modified CH-47 Chinook version.