Sikorsky Rolls Out Heavy-lift CH-53K Helicopter
The mostly composite helicopter–dubbed the “King Stallion”–will fly by year-end, with operational service expected in 2019.
Sikorsky Aircraft rolled out the CH-53K, the U.S. Marine Corps’ future heavy lift helicopter, on May 5 at the company’s West Palm Beach, Fla. facility. Dubbed the “King Stallion,” the helicopter will fly by year-end and enter service with the USMC in 2019.
Sikorsky Aircraft rolled out the CH-53K, the U.S. Marine Corps’ future heavy lift helicopter, on May 5 at the company’s West Palm Beach, Fla. facility. Dubbed the “King Stallion,” the helicopter will fly by year-end and enter service with the USMC in 2019.