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SIKORSKY CH 53K KING STALLION! The ICON Among HELICOPTERS!

SIKORSKY CH 53K KING STALLION! The ICON Among HELICOPTERS 15

We have had many articles in the past that showed you the vehicles and machinery of our Army! So far, we have been satisfied as everything was of the highest quality! Right now we would like to present to you the SIKORSKY CH 53K King Stallion – Cargo Helicopter used by the Marine Corps! We have three videos, where you will learn everything you need to know about this heavy lifter! Starting from some history lessons where you will learn about its` predecessors, we will end up seeing its` specifications and take off from a beach!

So, the first SIKORSKY CH 53 was designed in the 60`s as it first took off in Vietnam, and people from Sikorsky say that you can really see the transformation and evolution of the 53! Equipped with the very best – 3 Turboshafts of 7.500 shp which allows a cruise speed of 196 mph! The crew is consisted of 5 people, 2 pilots and 3 gunners! The full capacity is 37 troops thanks to the 99 ft. length! The people of California had the opportunity to see this BEAST as it took off from Dog Beach, Del Mar! Check it out!



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