Sikorsky Helicopter · United States · ICAO: H53S · 1981–2003 ·
$24.36 million (1992)

The Expert Lifter Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion

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Engine:
3× General Electric T64-GE-416/ GE-416A / GE-419
Engine type:
Turboshaft
Power:
3 × 4,380 shp  ·  3,266 kW
Avionics:
Rockwell Collins Avionics
Wing Tips:
No winglets
Seats:
55
Cabin width:
ft 6 in · 2.29 m
Cabin height:
ft 6 in · 1.98 m
Cabin length:
29 ft 12 in · 9.14 m
Exterior length:
99 ft 1 in · 30.20 m
Tail height:
27 ft 9 in · 8.46 m
Fuselage diameter:
ft 2 in · 2.50 m
Wing span / rotor:
79 ft 0 in · 24.08 m
Max takeoff weight:
73,500 lb  ·  33,300 kg
Max Payload:
32,000 lb  ·  14,500 kg
Fuel capacity:
2,800 gal  ·  10,600 L  ·  8,500 kg  (Jet A)
Max cruise speed:
150 kt  ·  173 mph  ·  278 km/h
Range:
540 nm  ·  620 mi  ·  1,000 km
Fuel burn:
0.50 nm/gal  ·  0.24 km/L
Ceiling:
18,500 ft  ·  5,600 m
Rate of climb:
2,500 ft/min  ·  13 m/s

Blog Mentions

Blog posts that mention the Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion:

8 Different Types of (US) Navy Helicopters
The 8 Types of Military Helicopters (with 16 examples)
Top 8 Heavy Lift Helicopters
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