Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion Rotorcraft

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Manufacturer
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
Description
The Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion is a heavy lift helicopter operated by the United States military.
ICAO Code
H53S
First Flight
1974-03-01
Entry Into service
1981-01-01
Designer
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
Type
Heavy-lift cargo helicopter
Length (m)
30.1752
Height (m)
8.2296
Cockpit Crew
5
Max Seating
37
Max Speed (km/h)
314.8397
Cruise Speed (km/h)
277.7998
Max Ceiling (m)
5638.8
Rate of Climb (m/s)
12.7
Armament
; 2 × .50 BMG (12.7 × 99 mm) window-mounted GAU-21 machine guns; 1 × .50 BMG (12.7 × 99 mm) ramp-mounted weapons system, GAU-21 (M3M mounted machine gun); Other: Chaff and flare dispensers
Capacity Description
37 troops with default folding canvas seats, 55 troops with center row added, and 31 with new crash attenuating seats. , Internal payload: 32000 lb; External payload: 36000 lb
National Origin
United States of America
Number Built
172
Powerplant Description
3 × General Electric T64-GE-416 turboshaft engines, 3266 kW (4380 hp) each
Primary Users
United States Marine Corps, United States Navy , Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (historical)
Status
In service
Wikipedia Article (URL)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_CH-53E_Super_Stallion
Number of Engines
3
Number of main rotor blades
1
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