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CH-53 Sea Stallion
Sikorsky · USA
The CH-53 was designed to move heavy equipment and troops from ship to shore. Its massive size and power allowed it to recover downed aircraft and carry large artillery pieces, a role it (and its descendants) still fills today.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1964 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 315 km/h |
| Range | 1,000 km |
| Ceiling | 5,100 m |
| Engines | 2x General Electric T64-GE-413 turboshafts |
Armament & Payload
2x .50 cal machine guns.