Global Aircraft -- CH-53 Sea Stallion

Primary Function:	Multirole heavy lifter/minesweeper
Contractor:	Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.
Crew:	Two pilots; one to six aircrewman, depending on mission.
Unit Cost:	N/A
Powerplant
	Three General Electric T64-GE-416 turboshaft engines (4,380 HP (3,266 kW) each)
Dimensions
Length:	99 ft (30.19 m)
Rotor Diameter:	79 ft (24.08 m)
Height:	28,4 ft (8.66 m)
Weights
Empty:	33,226 lb (15,071 kg)
Maximum Takeoff:	69,750 lb (31,640 kg) -- internal cargo
Performance
Speed:	195 mph (315 km/h)
Ceiling:	18,500 ft (5,640 m)
Range:	1,290 miles (2,076 km)
Armament
	None; possible window mount provisions 7.62 mm and .50 CAL weapons or AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles

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CH-53 Sea Stallion Achievements

The CH-53A quickly proved its worth during the Vietnam War for transport.

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CH-53 Sea Stallion Background

The CH-53D was ordered in the early 1960s to satisfy a Marine Corps requirement for a heavy lift helicopter. It has since been replaced in the heavy lift mission by the CH-53E Super Stallion. All Marine Corps CH-53D helicopters are currently assigned to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. The CH-53D, along with the CH-46E, is slated for replacement by the MV-22 Osprey.

Source: http://www.chinfo.navy.mil

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CH-53 Sea Stallion Photos

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