Sikorsky CH-53A Sea Stallion
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
The Sikorsky Sea King first flew on 11 March 1959 and entered Naval service two years later.
The latest version, the CH-53K King Stallion has a gross takeoff weight of over 84,000 pounds.
The CH-53 series includes variants that perform mine countermeasures and special operations missions, and can be refueled in-flight.
This aircraft served with the Marine Helicopter Squadron HMH-363 from 1968 until 1971.
