Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion ⚔️ US Heavy-Lift Cargo Helicopter [Review]

It will be the largest and heaviest helicopter in the U.S. military. The USMC plans to receive 200 helicopters at a total cost of $25 billion. Subscribe Now - ⚔️ https://goo.gl/pY8ZSL ⚔️ ------------------------------------------------------ The Sikorsky #CH53K King Stallion is a large, heavy-lift cargo #Helicopter currently being developed by Sikorsky Aircraft for the United States Marine Corps. The design features three 7,500 shp engines, new composite rotor blades, and a wider aircraft cabin than previous CH-53 variants. Ground Test Vehicle testing started in April 2014; flight testing began with the maiden flight on 27 October 2015. Role: Heavy-lift cargo helicopter National origin: United States Manufacturer: Sikorsky Aircraft First flight: 27 October 2015 Introduction: planned for 2018 Status: In development Primary user: United States Marine Corps Program cost: US$25.335 billion Unit cost: US$87.1 million (Est. Flyaway) US$122M (LRIP 1 excl. R&D) US$131M (LRIP 1 incl. R&D costs) Developed from: Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion General Characteristics Crew: 5 2 pilots, 1 crew chief/right gunner, 1 left gunner, 1 tail gunner (combat crew) Capacity: 37 troops (55 with centerline seats installed) Payload: 15,900 kg Length: 30.2 m Rotor diameter: 24 m Height: 8.46 m Disc area: 460 m² Empty weight: 15,071 kg Loaded weight: 33,600 kg Max. takeoff weight: 38,400 kg Rotor systems: 7 blades on main rotor, 4 blades on tail rotor Powerplant: 3 × General Electric GE38-1B turboshaft, 5,600 kW each Performance Cruise speed: 315 km/h Range: 852 km no reserves Combat radius: 204 km Service ceiling: 4,380 m Rate of climb: 13 m/s Armament Guns: 2 window-mounted .50 BMG (12.7 mm) M3M/GAU-21 machine guns 1 ramp-mounted .50 BMG (12.7 mm) M3M/GAU-21 machine gun Other: Chaff and flare dispensers ------------------------------------------------------ We are sure, that all the fans of #MilitaryWeapons will find here something related to their interests. ⚔️ https://goo.gl/pY8ZSL ⚔️ Remember that these are not toys :) ------------------------------------------------------ Our Social Media: Facebook - https://goo.gl/4qiHyZ Taringa - https://goo.gl/jwrjpZ ------------------------------------------------------ Military Helicopters || Military Weapons https://goo.gl/vz5WHr ---------------------------------------------------------- Music Info: Ethan Meixsell - In the Shadows