Engineered by Sikorsky, the CH-53K King Stallion made its first flight in 2015.
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, one of the largest defense contractors and political donors in the US.
It’s about 28 feet high and 99 feet in length.
It’s powered by three T408-GE-400 turboshaft engines, which can bring the King Stallion to a maximum speed of about 230 mph.
And has a maximum altitude of about 9,520 feet.
It also has a maximum takeoff weight of about 88,000 pounds, and can externally haul more than 27,000 pounds — three times what the CH-53E can.
Here’s a shot inside the cabin, which can fit two Humvees or a light armored vehicle.
It’s also fitted with a glass cockpit, which basically means it has digital displays, for the four-man crew, as well as fourth generation high-efficiency composite rotor blades with swept anhedral tips.
The Marine Corps hopes to receive about 200 King Stallions.
Lastly, here’s a short video of the King Stallion in action.
Source: businessinsider.in
