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The Marine Corps has Declared its heavy lift Operational Helicopter

By Ben Mingle

The Marine Corps has Declared its heavy lift Operational Helicopter

Declared on April 25, the Sikorsky-made CH-53K King Stallion is now the new heavy lift helicopter for U.S. Marine Corps operations. This high-tech military bird has achieved initial operational capability following its completion of test, training, and sustainment requirement. 

The King Stallion offers a superior capability over the CH-53E Super Stallion and can carry three times more weight while flying 110 nautical miles under comparable conditions. Operationally, this means the heavy lift helicopter can transport a Joint Light Tactical Vertical (JLTV) from an amphibious assault ship at sea to a location well inland. Also, it has proved through testing that it can fly in more strenuous environmental conditions while allowing Special Force operators to trade off the variables to meet mission needs. 

According to Deputy Commandant for Aviation Lt. Gen. Mark Wise, “My full confidence in the CH-53k’s ability to execute the heavy lift mission, is the result of successful developmental and operational testing conducted by Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21, and Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 1,” he said. 

On Sept. 5, 2021, the Sikorsky-made CH-53K King Stallion rescued a disabled Navy MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter in the white mountains of California. The two-day operation was the first official fleet mission for the Marine Corps’ new heavy lift capability. The Navy thought cutting into pieces the MH-60S Knighthawk was the only way to recover the helo with reasons, no other aircraft in the military could reach the rugged mountainside at a high. However, the Marine Corps’ new heavy lift capability was a solution. 

Having 63% fewer parts, the CH-53K can produce 57% more horsepower for a more operational time while contributing to a lower maintenance requirement. “This helicopter will enter full-rate production by fiscal 2023 and will go on its first operational deployment with a Marine expeditionary unit in fiscal 2024,” said program manager Col. Jack Perrin.

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