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| The new CH-53K King Stallion |
| 2022-01-24 |
| [NR] The Marine Corps continues to put the new CH-53K King Stallion helicopter through it’s paces in operational assessments at bases in California and North Carolina. The next-generation heavy-lift helicopter will eventually replace the long-serving CH-53 Super Stallion, and will transport Marines, heavy equipment, and supplies on a variety of missions. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #6 And, there are Sikorskis that can lift a CH-53 with a load under it. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2022-01-24 13:21 |
| #5 Ref #1: So, why do the Marines need a heavy lift helicopter when they have the V-22 Osprey? Good question. I 'called a friend' who flew both the A and D models of the 53 and was familiar with the mission of all four airframes: "The V-22 has speed on its side and distance/ well over the horizon capabilities. V-22 limitations is the amount of lift, cargo and troops. The V-22 took the place of the CH-46 Sea Knight helo which was a medium lift. The 53 is a heavy lift helo." |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2022-01-24 13:17 |
| #4 |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2022-01-24 10:42 |
| #3 Please don't put a hitch on a Mustang. |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2022-01-24 10:33 |
| #2 Same reason I have sockets and open-end wrenches in my tool box. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2022-01-24 10:28 |
| #1 Great photos at the link. So, why do the Marines need a heavy lift helicopter when they have the V-22 Osprey? |
| Posted by: Jise Elmeang4932 2022-01-24 10:25 |