Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion Heavy-Lift Helicopter Family
The Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion is a new-build heavy-lift helicopter family developed for the United States Marine Corps as the successor to the CH-53E. First flown in 2015, it is a distinct three-engine military rotorcraft designed for ship-to-shore movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies.
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Identity
- Aliases
- CH-53KKing Stallion
- Family Name
- Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion
- Full Name
- Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion Heavy-Lift Helicopter Family
- Roles
- militaryutility
- Status
- active
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- rotorcraft
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion is a new-build heavy-lift helicopter family developed for the United States Marine Corps as the successor to the CH-53E. First flown in 2015, it is a distinct three-engine military rotorcraft designed for ship-to-shore movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- First Flight Year
- 2,015
- Manufacturer
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- Creation Time
- August 11, 2026 at 09:14:05 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 11, 2026 at 09:14:05 UTC