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The Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion is a heavy lift helicopter operated by the United States military.As the Sikorsky S-80, it was developed from the CH-53 Sea Stallion, mainly by adding a third engine, adding a seventh blade to the main rotor, and canting the tail rotor 20°.
The upgraded aircraft is comparable to a new variant, the Mi-26T. Contract completion was planned for 2015. The contract also covered the production of 22 new Mi-26T helicopters. Eight new-built helicopters were delivered to operational units by January 2012. [11] Under the 2010 contract, 17 new-production helicopters were delivered by 2014. [12]
The Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion (Sikorsky S-95) [2] is a heavy transport helicopter designed and produced by Sikorsky Aircraft.The King Stallion is an evolution of the long running CH-53 series of helicopters which has been in continuous service since 1966, and features three up-rated 7,500 shp (5,590 kW) engines, new composite rotor blades, and a wider aircraft cabin than its predecessors.
Light multi-role helicopter MD Helicopters: Based on the Hughes OH-6 Cayuse light utility helicopter. Originally developed by Hughes Helicopters. Purchased by McDonnell-Douglas, eventually sold to MD Helicopters. 1976 1976 471 Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk: Multimission maritime helicopter Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation: Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk ...
Most-produced Western helicopter; nicknamed "Huey". UH-1Y derivative in production. 1959–1976 Bell 206 Jetranger: 8,460: manufactured at Bell plants in United States and Canada: Also made under licence by Agusta in Italy and Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation in Australia: 1966–2010 Eurocopter AS350: 7,000 + [1] France: Airbus Helicopters ...
The MH-53J Pave Low III helicopter was the largest, most powerful and technologically advanced transport helicopter in ... List of active United States military aircraft;
Data from Indian-Military.org [unreliable source?] General characteristics Crew: 2 pilots, 1 weapons system officer and 1 technician (optional) Capacity: 8 troops 2,400 kg (5,291 lb) cargo on an external sling Length: 17.5 m (57 ft 5 in) fuselage only 19.79 m (65 ft) including rotors Wingspan: 6.5 m (21 ft 4 in) stub wings Height: 6.5 m (21 ft 4 in) Empty weight: 8,500 kg (18,739 lb) Max ...
The most common use of military helicopters is airlift, but transport helicopters can be modified or converted to perform other missions such as combat search and rescue (CSAR), medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), serving as an airborne command post, or even armed with weapons for close air support. Specialized military helicopters are intended to ...