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The base model CH-53E serves both the US Navy and Marines in the heavy lift transport role. It is capable of lifting heavy equipment including the eight-wheeled LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle, the M198 155 mm Howitzer with ammunition and crew. The Super Stallion can recover aircraft up to its size, which includes all Marine Corps aircraft except for the KC-130.
The CH-53E and the MH-53E are the largest helicopters in the Western world, while the CH-53K now being developed will be even larger. They are third in the world to the Russian Mil Mi-26 and Mil Mi-12, which can lift more than 22 tons (20 tonnes) and 44 tons (40 tonnes), respectively.
This aircraft is used to transport those that work closely with the president; like the presidential VH-3 helicopter, this one is throughly maintained.
The CH-53E and the MH-53E are the largest helicopters in the Western world, while the CH-53K now being developed will be even larger. They are third in the world to the Russian Mil Mi-26 and Mil Mi-12, which can lift more than 22 tons (20 tonnes) and 44 tons (40 tonnes), respectively.
This aircraft is used to transport those that work closely with the president; like the presidential VH-3 helicopter, this one is throughly maintained.
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I used to be a com/nav/avionics tech for these in the Marines. Despite how difficult/messy they were to work on, I still have very fond memories.
Also a fact for you - with all the doors sealed up, and one way drain hole stoppers working, these aircraft can 'float' with all engines powered down.
Also a fact for you - with all the doors sealed up, and one way drain hole stoppers working, these aircraft can 'float' with all engines powered down.
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