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Sikorsky H-53 Sea Stallion
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Sikorsky H-53 Sea Stallion

1964 military helicopter family

Overview

The CH-53 Sea Stallion is a family of American heavy-lift transport helicopters designed and built by the American manufacturer Sikorsky Aircraft. The Sea Stallion was developed in response to a March 1962 request from the United States Navy's Bureau of Naval Weapons for a replacement for the Sikorsky CH-37 Mojave helicopters flown by the United States Marine Corps (USMC).

Specifications

Dimensions

Length26.97 m
Height7.60 m

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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