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Marines' New Heavy Lift Helicopter 'King Stallion' Rolled Out

Helicopter News, 2014-05, Vol.39 (34)

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  • Title:
    Marines' New Heavy Lift Helicopter 'King Stallion' Rolled Out
  • Author: 17
  • Subjects: Aircraft ; Military helicopters ; Rites & ceremonies
  • Is Part Of: Helicopter News, 2014-05, Vol.39 (34)
  • Description: WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.-The Marine Corps' new heavy lift CH-53K helicopter was unveiled during a glittery rollout ceremony this month at prime contractor Sikorsky's plant here, with Marine Commandant Gen. James Amos announcing it would be known as the "King Stallion." The nickname was derived from the earlier Sea Stallion and Super Stallion airframes in the CH-53 family of Sikorsky-built aircraft and whose service in the Marine Corps dates back decades. The aircraft on display at the ceremony is one of four being built for flight testing as part of a $3.5 billion contract awarded to Sikorsky, a division of United Technologies [UTX], in 2006. The King Stallion is an entirely new designed helicopter, although it resembles the previous versions in appearance because it must be within the requirements to operate off of aircraft carriers and their hangar elevators, Marine Col.
  • Publisher: Potomac: Access Intelligence LLC
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 0363-8227
  • Source: ProQuest Central
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