CH-53 SEA STALLION

The Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion has been the main heavylift

helicopter of the USMC since its first flight in 1964.

PERFORMANCE:

Rotor diameter: 72 ft 3 in (22,02 m)

Lenght(rotor turning): 88 ft 3 in (26,9 m)

Height: 24 ft 11in (7,6 m)

Cruisingspeed: 172 mph (277 km/h)

Empty weight: 23,485 lbs (10,653 kg)

Max weight: 42,000 lbs (19,050 kg)

Powerplant: two General Electric T64-GE-16

Thrust: 3,435 shp (2562 kW) each

 

 

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