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CH‑53E “Super Stallion”
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S P E C I F I C AT
ONS:
United States Marine Firefighting Aircraft
Cruise Speed:
173 mph
Gallon Capacity:
2,000/bucket
Manufacturer
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.
Crew
Pilot, Co-pilot and
a Military Helicopter
Manager
Sikorsky CH‑53E “Super
Stallion” (Sikorsky S‑80E)
The Sikorsky CH-53E, known as the Super Stallion,
is the largest and heaviest helicopter used by the
U.S. Marine Corps and Navy. It is one of the few
helicopters in the world that uses three turbine
engines and can be refueled in flight. The aircraft is
used to transport personnel and equipment, and lift
heavy loads. The CH53E is capable of lifting 16 tons,
transporting the load 50 miles and then returning. The
aircraft is a shipboard helicopter configured especially
for caring cargo back and forth from military ships.
The CH-53E is designated the model S-80 by Sikorsky.
During major firestorms, the CH-53E can be used to
augment CALFIRE’s own air fleet for fire suppression.
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