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767: 1847: 714: 915: 1313: 1839: 1090: 1208: 1586: 31: 983: 2239:: a USMC CH-53D en route to Marine Corps Air Station Tustin crashed in Imperial County, California, killing one crew member and injuring five others. In climbing flight, a pitch lock engaged in one main rotor blade causing a violent vibration that resulted in the tail rotor departing the aircraft at 2,200 ft (670 m) AGL. Torque and rapid rotation contributed to the aircraft breaking apart further just aft of the main transmission. Auto-rotation resulted a bounce, roll over and fire. Auxiliary tanks were attached. More than 200 servicemen had been killed in accidents involving the CH-53A, CH-53D, and CH-53E from 1969 to 1990. 1153: 635: 2227:: an Israeli Yas'ur crashed during a border-stone laying mission at the Israel-Egypt border. Investigation determined that high-frequency heterodyne vibration, induced by a late control column attitude correction during hover by the pilot (the sole fatality), caused a structural failure; the separation of the aircraft's tail and its immediate, rapid counter-rotation and subsequent crash. The three remaining occupants were injured. A footage of this crash can be viewed on-line. A system of dampers to prevent rapid correction and thus the heterodyne vibrations, has been installed since on the remaining Yas'ur helicopters. 1165:-compatible cockpit for night low-level flying capabilities. All CH-53Gs were upgraded by Eurocopter Germany by early 2001, resulting in updated GS/GE/GA variants. As a result of foreign military operations 20 CH-53G helicopters were converted to perform Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) missions. Version CH-53GS is equipped with modernized IFR equipment, additional exterior fuel tanks, low-flight night vision cockpit and NVG, partial ballistic protection, engine dust collectors, missile counter measure and self-defence armament. Additionally the original engines were replaced by the more powerful T64-100 engines. 1169: 2339: 1253:(FAM) acquired four surplus CH-53D Sea Stallions from Israel at a combined cost of $ 25 million (~$ 39.7 million in 2023). Prior to their delivery in 2005, all helicopters were upgraded to the Yasur 2000 standard. Due to restricted budgets, only two were actually operated by 104th Air Squadron, while the other pair served as a source of spare parts. Their initial missions were troop transport and commando insertion, but their principal mission was subsequently changed to performing rescue and disaster relief operations, being relocated to BAM 8 at 619: 369:, acting on behalf of the USMC, issued a request for a "Heavy Helicopter Experimental / HH(X)". The specifications dictated a load capability of 8,000 pounds (3,600 kg) with an operational radius of 100 nautical miles (190 km; 120 mi) at a speed of 150 knots (280 km/h; 170 mph). It was also specified to possess a higher top speed and greater lifting capacity than existing helicopters while also having a lower empty weight than preceding designs as well. The HH(X) was to be used in the 604:
the helicopter is not intended for amphibious use and its ability to land on water is meant to only be used in emergency situations. To save space, which is normally at a premium on board most naval vessels, both the tail boom and the rotors can be folded while the helicopter is stowed; to reduce the workload involved in this process, an automated folding system was developed by Sikorsky. Both the crew and vital systems are protected by armouring across key areas. All of the fuel was housed within
1057: 1294: 1734: 1412:. The internal Sikorsky designation was S-65C-1. A total of 112 were produced including 2 pre-production and 20 assembled by VFW-Fokker and 90 built by Speyer. As of 2007, 89 German CH-53s were in service, with 80 planned to be in service in 2014. All German CH-53s are going to receive T64-100 engines (in 3 batches; first batch has already been installed, second batch is currently being installed and 3rd batch is planned with funding made available). All will receive IFR-capability. 1485: 327:. The latest version of the CH-53, the K model King Stallion is in production as of the 2020s entering service with the United States Marine Corps; this is replacing the Super Stallion, itself an upgraded version of Sea Stallion. The heavily upgraded Jolly Green Giant and Pave Low versions of the CH-53 were retired by 2008, flown by the U.S. Air Force for combat search and rescue. Overall, the CH-53 was replaced in many roles by the V-22 tilt rotor in U.S. service. 427: 2346: 1605: 854: 1701: 1551: 1674: 503: 1628: 1500: 1529: 358:. The design became more elaborate and the program stretched out, causing the USMC to drop out when they decided they would not receive a working machine in a satisfactory timeframe. In particular, there were concerns that the high levels of downwash produced by the XC-142A would render shipborne operations impractical. In the end, the XC-142A, although a very innovative and capable machine, never entered production. 2573: 2358: 1237:, making the service the second foreign operator of the CH-53. Their equipment included same rescue hoist as the HH-53 and fittings for auxiliary fuel tanks and accommodation for 38 passengers. Although they performed well in high altitude operations, the type's relatively high operating costs were a major contributing factor in Austria's decision to sell both rotorcraft to Israel in 1981. However, since the 3861: 456:, on 14 October 1964, about four months behind schedule. During the previous month, the USMC had already placed an initial production contract for 16 helicopters. Flight trials went more smoothly than expected, helping make up for the time lost in development; on 19 November 1964, the type was formally introduced to the general public. Around this time, it received the military designation and name 580: 1302: 4545: 2920: 837: 907:
direct hits from different caliber projectiles. They examined Boeing's CH-47 Chinook and Sikorsky's CH-53, it was recognised that the latter was both larger and stronger than any of the IAF's other helicopters, and thus represented a major advancement in terms of capability. Based upon experience gained from the intense combat of the then-recently fought
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On 16 August 2012, the IAF temporarily grounded its CH-53 fleet following one having experienced in-flight difficulties that led to an emergency landing; initial reports state the issue was related to the rotor blades. The fleet was again grounded for three weeks after a CH-53 was destroyed by a fire
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However, the IAF lost only one aircraft in combat and four in accidents. Three AH-64 Apaches were lost. One, a AH-64 Longbow that was lost as a result of a technical problem, and two AH-64 were lost in a midair collision caused by pilot error. An F-16 crashed during takeoff after a tire failure. The
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A configuration based on CH-53GS combat search-and-rescue (CSAR) capabilities. The upgrade configuration was formerly known as CH-53GSX. It further updates with modern electronics, two external fuel tanks, counter measures and dust filters for the engines. Upgrade was ordered to support Afghanistan
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Having acquired a batch of six ex-military CH-53Ds, the company planned to make them available for hire by other operators; in addition to fire-fighting, construction work and general transport duties were envisioned for the fleet. While the fleet reportedly flew for a handful of years, they entered
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The CH-53/HH-53 has seen considerable use in warzones and served in various conflict during its service. It was first used in the Vietnam War, often recovering downed aircraft and evacuating personnel. The CH-53D served alongside the CH-53A through the latter portion of the US's presence in Vietnam;
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The CH-53A features a fully-articulated six-bladed main rotor and four-bladed tail rotor. According to Carter, the relatively high speed requirement stipulated by the USMC was the primary factor shaping the dynamic design. While the Sea Stallion's dynamic systems were largely derived from those used
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systems. As noted by Sikorsky engineer Edward S Carter Junior, the rotorcraft could be equipped to facilitate all-weather operations. It shares a somewhat similar fuselage design, albeit on a substantially larger scale, with the Sikorsky S-61R series. While the Sea Stallion's fuselage is watertight,
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demanded more power, so the USMC decided to acquire an improved variant, the CH-53D, with uprated engines, originally the T64-GE-412 then later the T64-GE-413. The CH-53D also included an uprated transmission to go with the more powerful engines, and a revised interior to permit a load of 55 troops.
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in Afghanistan. While several operators have opted to retain the type into the twenty-first century, many others have opted to supplement or withdraw their Sea Stallions in favor of other platforms, sometimes with the more powerful CH-53E. The CH-53 remains in service with German and Israeli forces,
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received 110 type CH-53Gs, derivatives of the CH-53D, between 1971 and 1975. 108 helicopters were built in Germany by VFW-Fokker. The first flight by a German CH-53G was made in 1971, followed in March 1973 by the delivery of the first machines to Heeresfliegerregiment (HFlgRgt, Army Aviation Corps
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In August 1968, an Israeli Air Force (IAF) delegation visited Sikorsky's Connecticut plant while seeking information to select the service's next assault helicopter. The delegation was looking for a helicopter with augmented payload carry capacity, highly maneuverable and robust, that could survive
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Update of further 40 CH-53Gs with new flight deck, new flight control system, autopilot, navigation and communication systems, FLIR, ECM and missile counter measures as well as provisions for additional internal fuel tanks. The CH-53GA helicopter successfully completed its first flight in February
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In order to meet ever more demanding specifications, over time the CH-53G received modifications from 1990 designed to improve its service life and operational capabilities. These involved three major upgrades: new missile warning and self-protection systems; provision for two external fuel tanks
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During the 1980s, Israel Aircraft Industries, along with Elbit Systems, commenced a major upgrade program for the IAF Yas'ur fleet. The project, which was completed in 1997, improved the CH-53's avionics and increased its robustness, as well as extending the fleet's operating life by at least two
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model. On 29 September 2020, the German Ministry of Defense cancelled the "Schwerer Transporthubschrauber" (STH) heavy-lifting helicopter program for 45 to 60 helicopters after the initiative was judged to be too expensive and stated that its CH-53Gs fleet would be replaced following a period of
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The improved CH-53D features uprated engines, initially using the T64-GE-412 that could provide up to 3,695 shp (2,755 kW), then the T64-413 with its further elevated output of 3,925 shp (2,927 kW); these more powerful engines necessitated the use of an uprated transmission.
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Update of 20 CH-53Gs in the late 1990s, with additional missile counter measure, upgraded communication and navigation system and two external fuel tanks added. They later received the first batch of T64-100 engines to operate in hot and high conditions that prevail in Afghanistan. MG3 and M3M
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During 2015, it was announced that Israel planned to withdraw the last of its Yasurs around 2025. Replacement options studied included the CH-53K and the CH-47F Chinook, with a prospective order for approximately 20 helicopters being placed for the preferred option. During February 2021, the
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with medical attendants, an internal cargo load of 8,000 pounds (3,600 kg), or an external load of 13,000 pounds (5,900 kg) on the single-point sling hook. Access to the main cabin is via the large passenger door on the right side of the fuselage behind the cockpit, as well as by a
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The USMC had originally sought to procure four prototypes. However, in light of funding shortfalls, Sikorsky, determined to keep the deal, reduced their estimate for the program's development costs by proposing that development could be performed with only two prototypes. Military officials
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batteries and for the insertion of IDF units around the fronts. The type was also used to evacuate hundreds of wounded soldiers and rescued pilots from behind enemy lines in both Egypt and Syria. In one engagement, a single Yas'ur was attacked by multiple aircraft, including a pair of
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helicopters with an initial requirement for 133. The purchase of the CH-53 was approved in June 1968 but due to budget constraints only 110 were ordered. Following the delivery in 1969 of two pre-production helicopters from Sikorsky the production aircraft were licence built by
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power-operated loading ramp to the rear. This loading ramp was capable of facilitating drive-on loading operations, enabling quicker cargo movements. The CH-53A was designed to have a useful payload capacity, in terms of weight, of almost half of the rotorcraft's empty weight.
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that have blocked the nation from acquiring spares and support from overseas, Iran has reportedly been able to keep at least a portion of their Sea Stallions in an operational condition; this effort has been aided by illegal exports of controlled parts to Iran by US citizens.
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by Sikorsky; its third engine makes it more powerful than the Sea Stallion and thus displaced it for the heavy-lift mission. Furthermore, many early-build CH-53s were refitted with more powerful engines, while others were reconfigured for different mission roles, such as
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Several export deals for the CH-53 were made, leading to several international operators of the type. Among these are Germany, Iran, and Israel. Several unusual or high-profile operations have been undertaken, such as the capture and transportation of a
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favourably received the company's proposed reduction; in September 1962, Sikorsky was awarded a $ 9,965,635 (~$ 76.9 million in 2023) contract for the production of a pair of YCH-53A prototypes, as well as a mockup and a ground-test airframe.
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During 1970, a pair of S-65C-2 or S-65Ö (equivalent to the CH-53D standard, albeit without the aerial refuelling probe) helicopters were delivered to Austria. Intended primarily to perform airborne rescue operations in the
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United States Navy AMCM variant of the CH-53D, fitted with 0.50-inch caliber machine guns and provision for air refueling. 30 built for the USN. Six examples were also exported to Iran, before the
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in September 1966 and it first flew on 15 March 1967. It added a refueling probe, drop fuel tanks and a rescue hoist; it also featured upgraded T64-GE-3 engines. The Air Force used the HH-53B for
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During 2007, the first commercially owned CH-53D was being converted by the Californian company Heavy Lift Helicopters into a firefighting configuration, which was referred to by the firm as the
678:. During the type's later years of service, it has become commonplace for CH-53Ds to have been retrofitted with various defensive countermeasures; such apparatus has often included an AN/ALE-39 8342: 8068: 7650: 7628: 4076: 238:; the first deliveries of production CH-53s to operational units commenced on 12 September 1966. The first combat use of the type occurred during the following year when it was deployed to the 5341: 5336: 2289:. No serious damage or injuries resulted but the crash caused an international incident because of strained relations about the US use of Futenma. The crash was caused by a maintenance error. 4980: 824:
are to operate D-models until the squadrons are deactivated. Both units are to be reactivated as MV-22 and CH-53K squadrons respectively. Several CH-53D helicopters will be retained for the
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for detonating mines. The Navy received 30 RH-53Ds beginning in 1973. After the RH-53Ds were in service, the RH-53As were handed back to the USMC and restored to CH-53A configuration.
9360: 9313: 9198: 7926: 7889: 2147:: a CH-53 crashed in Mindoro, Philippines during sling load operations due to a design flaw in the tail rotor drive; 31 US Marines serving in Operation Fortress Lightning were killed. 9015: 8621: 8372: 7055: 1803:, 1971–1990 (initially converted RH-53D Sea Stallion, 1990–1996; later converted to CH-53E Super Stallion, 1996–2008; subsequently will be converted to CH-53K King Stallion in 2026) 2221:: a CH-53D experienced a transmission failure and fell into Sea of Japan, killing 17. It was returning to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma from MCAS Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture. 2205:: a CH-53D crashed in the Atlantic off the coast of Virginia. The crash resulted in the drowning of Marine 1st Lt David A. Boyle. The suit brought by Boyle's father went to the 8528: 8367: 8280: 5028: 1017:
shot down an Israeli CH-53 Yas'ur with an anti-tank missile, killing five air crew members. This was reportedly the only combat loss of an Israeli CH-53 during this conflict.
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helicopters. On 27 January 1961, the USMC began working with the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force on the "Tri-Service VTOL transport", which would eventually emerge as the
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The initial flight of the CH-53D was on 27 January 1969. The CH-53D served alongside the CH-53A through the rest of the Vietnam War. A VIP transport version designated
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allowing range to be increased to 1,100 mi (1,800 km) when carrying 36 armed soldiers or a 12,100 lb (5,500 kg) payload; and addition of a
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and is one of the largest military helicopters in service. Germany is planning to replace its fleet as of the 2020s, with the latest version of the twin-rotor
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is a further upgraded version with new systems and new gearboxes. Israel completed the upgrade by 2015 and currently operates 21 Yas'urs as of November 2023.
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On 2 October 1969, the first S-65C-3 (CH-53D) helicopters were delivered to Israel of an initial order of seven. At the time, the country was engaged in the
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on the earlier Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane, substantial reengineering were also involved due to the vastly different operating requirements. Extensive use of
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The Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion is a heavy lift military transport helicopter. The CH-53A carries a crew of four; pilot, copilot, crew chief, and an
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in Germany. The first German-built CH-53G Mittlerer Transporthubschrauber helicopter flew from Speyer on 11 October 1971 and was delivered to the
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U.S. Air Force HH-53 Super Jolly Green Giants were the primary search-and-rescue helicopter in Southeast Asia between 1967 and 1975, inserted the
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machine guns were also fitted. A CH-53GS/GE update has also been ordered to provide combat search-and-rescue (CSAR) capability to 26 helicopters.
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During the 2010s, Germany was reportedly considering options for replacing its aging CH-53G fleet, with candidates including the Chinook and the
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Interior changes included additional seats, which allowed for up to 55 troops to be carried at a time. The CH-53D is generally armed with twin
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In 1989, some of the CH-53As being retired by the USMC were passed on to the U.S. Air Force for training, with these helicopters redesignated
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only combat loss was a CH-53 transport helicopter that have just unloaded troops and was struck during take off by a Chinese QW-1 light SAM
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in Afghanistan. It was in the Afghan theatre than the final operational missions of the CH-53D fleet were performed during February 2012.
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with plush accommodations was used by the USMC for the US presidential flights. The US Navy also acquired CH-53D-based helicopters for
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CH-53A re-engined with two 3,925 shp (2,927 kW) T64-GE-413 engines as Airborne Mine CounterMeasures (AMCM) variants for the
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was made across its dynamic components, particularly for elements that may have been susceptible to degradation over time due to
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killing all seven occupants. An investigation following the accident concluded that the crash was caused by mechanical failure.
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for training. HMH-362 retired the last CH-53Ds after its combat deployment in August 2012 and decommissioned in November 2012.
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The development program did not go entirely smoothly, due to a shortage of engineering resources plus various failures of
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Due to the aircraft's large size and troop capacity, aerial accidents involving CH-53 helicopters have been some of the
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reexamination. In 2022, the Federal Government announced that all of Germany's CH-53s would be replaced by 60 CH-47Fs.
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and the government, but these problems were gradually overcome. There was also pressure against the program from
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during a training flight in the Carpathian mountains in Romania, killing six Israeli soldiers and one Romanian.
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German Army Aviation Corps units have carried out a wide range of international missions under the auspices of
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in 1980. Various operators deployed their CH-53s during international missions, often under the auspices of
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CH-53A with an improved transmission, larger cabin for 55 troops and automatic rotor blade folding for the
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during a training exercise; the IAF subsequently attributed this loss to a defective component and blamed
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roles. In the assault transport role, it was to be mostly used to haul heavy equipment instead of troops.
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both types played a critical role at the end of the conflict, performing evacuations of personnel during
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U.S. Marines in Vietnam: The Bitter End, 1973-1975 (Marine Corps Vietnam Operational Historical Series)
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U.S. Marines in Vietnam: The Bitter End, 1973–1975 (Marine Corps Vietnam Operational Historical Series)
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shot down an IAF CH-53 with an anti-tank rocket and hitting its left engine, while carrying about 50
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commandos on raids and patrols deep behind enemy lines in Lebanon Syria and the greater Middle East.
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38 troops (55 in alternate configuration) or 24 stretchers / 8,000 lb (3,600 kg) payload
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in 1970, and carried the USMC and Air Force Security Forces who attempted to rescue the crew of
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Israel Defense Forces Iron Trails Reconnaissance Company troops exit a CH-53 during an exercise
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in January 1967 and proved useful, eventually recovering even more downed aircraft than the
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in Afghanistan. On 1 January 2013, all Army Aviation Corps CH-53Gs were transferred to the
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in 1979. This version can carry 25,000 lb (11,340 kg) of cargo with cargo hook.
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In 1966, the German military evaluated both the CH-53 and CH-47 as a replacement for the
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In 1969, during the War of Attrition, IAF CH-53s landed in Egypt and conveyed a captured
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aircraft. The V-22 has been the primary replacement for the USMC's fleets of CH-53Ds and
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It is provisioned with mechanical flight controls, which are backed by three independent
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During the 1970s, an initial fleet of six RH-53D Sea Stallions was delivered to the
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CH-53G of the German Army Aviation Corps during an exercise in Bosnia, April 2002
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on either side of the fuselage. The CH-53A was typically equipped with a pair of
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This article is about CH-53A, D, G, and related variants. For HH-53/MH-53, see
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system back to Israel for examination by Israeli scientists and engineers (see
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The CH-53 was operated by the Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy in support of
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Deagel.com, U.S. Navy history, International Directory, US Navy Fact File
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machine guns in the side doors, which are to be replaced by two .50 BMG
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Two prototypes with two 2,850 shp (2,130 kW) T64-GE-3 engines.
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The first YCH-53A performed its initial flight at the Sikorsky plant in
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Operation “Rooster”— Israel Captures Egyptian Radar In War of Attrition
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158690 - RH-53D on display at Air Victory Museum, Lumberton, New Jersey
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The Last Battle: The Mayaguez Incident and the end of the Vietnam War
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storage after only a short period of use due to component shortages.
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In July 1962, Sikorsky's proposal, which was essentially a scaled-up
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is a heavier-lifting improved version of the rotorcraft, designated
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The Son Tay Raid : American POWs in Vietnam Were Not Forgotten
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in 1969, and Iran's capture of five American CH-53s as a result of
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announced the selection of the CH-53K to replace the Yasur fleet.
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104th Air Squadron, 2003-2013 (all CH-53s withdrawn from service)
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in 1979, the Sea Stallions continued in service with the renamed
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introduced the HH-53 "Super Jolly Green Giant", configured for
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4,098.1 sq ft (380.73 m) 6-bladed main rotor
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Several variants of the type were promptly introduced. The
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Six unbuilt VIP helicopters for the US Navy/Marine Corps.
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is planned to supplant the Navy and USMC CH-53E fleets.
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Sikorsky HH-53 "Super Jolly Green Giant"/MH-53 Pave Low
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USMC CH-53D taxiing at Al-Asad Airbase, Iraq, June 2006
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Cordesman, A.H.; Sullivan, W.D.; Sullivan, G. (2007).
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hit the ground. Of the four occupants, one was killed.
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in Israel. A total of 73 people died in the accident.
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during Israel's 65th Independence Day flypast in 2013
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version are helicopters upgraded and improved by the
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Israel acquires surplus CH-53 helicopters for spares
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offered what amounted to a scaled-up version of the
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Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
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Initial production variant for the USMC. 139 built.
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During landing in poor visibility the 9843: 5246:The International Directory of Military Aircraft 3658:"Entrega Israel a Mexico helicopteros militares" 3035:"1st squadron of V-22s quietly deployed to Iraq" 2970:The Iranian Hostage Rescue Attempt: A Case Study 2776: 2774: 2772: 2770: 2768: 2766: 2764: 2762: 2760: 2758: 192:designed and built by the American manufacturer 188:) is an American family of heavy-lift transport 9857:1960s United States military transport aircraft 5089:"CH-53A/D/E Sea Stallion and MH-53E Sea Dragon" 4651:"Accident Sikorsky CH-53A Sea Stallion 153312," 3853: 3851: 2840: 2678: 2676: 2560:machines guns in the doors and one on the ramp. 2542:machine guns. Some have a ramp mounted .50 BMG 2405:15 ft 6 in (5 m) across fuselage 1990:: USMC CH-53A #65-058 crashed into the sea off 1180:and the UN, providing transport for members of 1036:On 7 October 2023, during the first day of the 3187: 3185: 3183: 3181: 3179: 3177: 3099:"Hawaii move marks the end for vintage CH-53s" 3096: 3085:"New Heavy Lift Helicopter Starts Development" 2882: 2880: 2698: 2684:"End of an Era for an Icon of Marine Aviation" 2651:List of military aircraft of the United States 2646:List of active United States military aircraft 2153:: a CH-53G of the German Army Aviation Corps' 990:In 1989, several Yas'urs were used to perform 840:Israeli Air Force CH-53 Yas'ur 2025 lifting a 373:, aircraft recovery, personnel transport, and 163:HH-53 "Super Jolly Green Giant"/MH-53 Pave Low 6920: 6139: 5377: 5352:CH-53 Sea Stallion page on GlobalAircraft.org 4052:. Flugrevue. 14 December 2012. 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Jr. (September 1965). 2522:8.95 lb/sq ft (43.7 kg/m) 2356: 2344: 2337: 2131:) Germany killing 16 personnel on board. 1845: 1837: 1645:Medium Transport Helicopter Regiment 15 1584: 1483: 1439:2010. The upgrade was completed by 2013. 1311: 1300: 1292: 1206: 1167: 1151: 1088: 1055: 981: 913: 835: 765: 712: 633: 617: 578: 501: 425: 5206: 5178:"The Incomplete Guide to Airfoil Usage" 4962:Missing pin caused copter crash: report 4674: 3879:. Defense Industry Daily, 21 June 2009. 3778: 3592: 3578:Sprenger, Sebastian (14 January 2020). 3506: 3493: 2155:Medium Transport Helicopter Regiment 25 2141:, resulting in the deaths of 54 people. 2000:: USMC CH-53A #65-061 crashed south of 1653:Medium Transport Helicopter Regiment 25 9844: 5259: 5225: 5169: 4681:Starship 402 Memorial Taps Scholarship 4637:"Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 777" 4520: 4104:. airvictorymuseum.com. Archived from 3840:: CS1 maint: archived copy as title ( 3761: 3759: 3757: 3726: 3444:Channel 12 News program "Uvda" story: 3033:Montgomery, Dave (19 September 2007). 2954: 2901: 2815: 2498:95 nmi (109 mi, 176 km) 2450:72 ft 2.8 in (22.017 m) 2090:, killing all four personnel on board. 2060:, killing all nine personnel on board. 1833: 1025:for failing to communicate the issue. 703: 463: 411:engines and the dynamic system of the 226:engines and the dynamic system of the 6908: 6127: 5391: 5365: 5228:Keeping Faith: Memoirs of a President 3915:"German army CH-53GA prototype flies" 3892:. Flight International, 23 June 2009. 3741: 3593:Newdick, Thomas (29 September 2020). 3405: 3370:from the original on 7 February 2018. 3327: 2892: 2856: 1488:A CH-53-2000 Yas'ur (S-65C-3) of the 1459:Export version of the CH-53D for the 1447:Export version of the CH-53D for the 638:CH-53G of the German Bundeswehr, 2019 392:offered a development of the British 5175: 5141:"Marines and Helicopters, 1962–1973" 5091:. United States Navy. Archived from 4572:"Info About a 1977 Helicopter Crash" 4527:. Marine Corps Association. p.  3966:(from Hebrew). IAF official website. 3675:Barzilai, Amnon (19 December 2003). 3193:"Sikorsky CH-53 ("Yas'ur" (Petrel))" 3097:Gidget Fuentes (26 September 2011). 3087:. U.S. Marine Corps, 9 January 2006. 3043:. United States Navy. Archived from 2993: 2966: 2960: 2862:Donald, David, ed. "Sikorsky S-65". 1172:Heer CH-53G flying in the Alps, 2005 1060:An Iranian Sea Stallion in the 1970s 876:adding citations to reliable sources 847: 692:Later production CH-53Ds featured a 4872: 4074: 3754: 3696: 3550: 3266:Greenberg, Hanan (12 August 2006). 2121:601st Tactical Air Support Squadron 2056:: USMC CH-53D #65-189 crashed near 1970:: USMC CH-53A #65-055 crashed into 1964:, killing all 46 personnel on board 1580: 1471:to extend life span past 2000. The 816:replaced its CH-53Ds with CH-53Es. 318:in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the 13: 9852:United States military helicopters 5211:. London: Aviation Press Limited. 3727:Archer, Michael (23 August 2020). 3421:"ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 346569" 3075:. Sikorsky Aircraft, 5 April 2006. 2866:. Barnes & Noble Books, 1997. 2088:Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Navy Base 1974:killing all 13 personnel on board. 1893:Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum 1880: 1123:Erprobungsstelle der Bundeswehr 61 789:of the USMC was deployed with ten 384:offered a modified version of the 14: 9898: 6158:designations, Army/Air Force and 5303: 4943:Bad memories of U.S. bases linger 4478:"ASN Wikibase Occurrence #148204" 4434:"ASN Wikibase Occurrence #148206" 4390:"ASN Wikibase Occurrence #148208" 4368:"ASN Wikibase Occurrence #148207" 4346:"ASN Wikibase Occurrence #148205" 4324:"ASN Wikibase Occurrence #148201" 4302:"ASN Wikibase Occurrence #148203" 4280:"ASN Wikibase Occurrence #148202" 4258:"ASN Wikibase Occurrence #148200" 4236:"ASN Wikibase Occurrence #138150" 3712:Rosenlof, Kim (31 January 2007). 3358:Ahronheim, Anna (2 August 2018). 3249:"Israel studies CH-53 shoot-down" 2996:"Operation URGENT FURY – Grenada" 2887:USAF HH-53B, HH-53C, & CH-53C 2795:. Airvectors.net, 1 January 2016. 2516:2,460 ft/min (12.5 m/s) 2010:: USMC CH-53A #65-059 crashed in 1868:(#65-078) - CH-53A on display at 5337:CH/RH-53D fact file on USMC site 5226:Carter, Jimmy (1 October 1982). 5133: 5107: 5081: 5055: 5043: 5021: 4995: 4973: 4954: 4935: 4924:Futenma divides Okinawa's expats 4916: 4893: 4873:Ray, Roland (21 December 2012). 4866: 4543: 4500:"ASN Wikibase Occurrence #56218" 4456:"ASN Wikibase Occurrence #56221" 4412:"ASN Wikibase Occurrence #56222" 4214:"ASN Wikibase Occurrence #76027" 4192:"ASN Wikibase Occurrence #74276" 3697:Roa, Adrian (21 November 2015). 3551:Ray, Roland (14 December 2012). 3406:Zitun, Yoav (25 February 2021). 3021:"US Marine Corps retires CH-53D" 2918: 2571: 2283:Okinawa International University 2279:Marine Corps Air Station Futenma 2044:21st Special Operations Squadron 1829:(converted to MH-53E Sea Dragon) 1732: 1699: 1672: 1626: 1603: 1549: 1527: 1498: 1184:in Iraq, serving in Kosovo with 852: 708: 628:Naval Air Station Patuxent River 29: 9867:1960s United States helicopters 5199: 4841: 4815: 4789: 4763: 4708: 4668: 4643: 4629: 4607: 4585: 4564: 4555: 4514: 4492: 4470: 4448: 4426: 4404: 4382: 4360: 4338: 4316: 4294: 4272: 4250: 4228: 4206: 4184: 4159: 4134: 4120: 4094: 4075:Ray, Roland (11 January 2013), 4068: 4042: 4017: 3969: 3955: 3943: 3940:. 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"Sikorsky H-53", 3489:medium.com. 22 February 2014. 3328:Egozi, Arie (21 March 2020). 3023:. Rotorhub, 24 February 2012. 2889:, Vectorsite.net, 1 May 2006. 2661: 2597:Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion 2549:German CH-53Gs can mount two 2510:16,750 ft (5,110 m) 2251:: two CH-53s collided in the 2119:: USAF CH-53C #65-342 of the 1542:Islamic Republic Iranian Navy 1288:Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion 1074:Islamic Republic of Iran Navy 962:, the Yas'ur routinely moved 478:airborne mine countermeasures 276:airborne mine countermeasures 9882:Aircraft first flown in 1964 6173:1948–1956 and 1962–present; 5065:. Deagel.com. Archived from 5052:. CBS News, 20 January 2012. 4005:. Flightglobal Insight. 2014 2666: 2353:door gunner on board a CH-53 1479: 1260: 801:, but not the more powerful 7: 4167:"Outdoor Exhibits Archives" 4025:"World's Air Forces – 1981" 3904:. 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These were designated 497:combat search and rescue 310:in Iraq, in Kosovo with 255:combat search and rescue 9834:Unknown or not assigned 6936:United States Air Force 6183:Army/Air Force sequence 5914:(military designations) 5616:(military designations) 5321:US Navy CH-53 fact file 5315:6 February 1997 at the 5182:m-selig.ae.illinois.edu 4904:. Arlingtoncemetery.net 4000:"World Air Forces 2014" 2945:Wetterhahn 2002, p. 26. 2373:General characteristics 2334:Specifications (CH-53D) 1923:Accidents and incidents 1747:United States Air Force 1649:, 1971–2012 (disbanded) 1354:United States Air Force 1156:Bundeswehr CH-53G, 2019 1051: 812:During September 2011, 776:Operation Iraqi Freedom 724:Operation Frequent Wind 694:Blade Inspection Method 687:infrared countermeasure 489:United States Air Force 367:Bureau of Naval Weapons 290:system to Israel under 272:US presidential flights 261:. The visually similar 247:United States Air Force 202:Bureau of Naval Weapons 146:YCH-53: 14 October 1964 5684:(company designations) 5403:(company designations) 5207:Andrade, John (1982). 3610:Twitter Germany in USA 3460:RH-53D Production List 3218:Jewish Virtual Library 2743:. sikorskyarchives.com 2362: 2354: 2342: 2036:, killing two crewmen. 1984:, killing two Marines. 1851: 1843: 1598: 1493: 1317: 1309: 1298: 1212: 1200:and incorporated into 1173: 1157: 1125:flight test center at 1101: 1068:(IIN). Following the 1061: 987: 919: 845: 785:On 17 September 2007, 771: 718: 639: 631: 584: 552:fleet was upgraded by 510: 468:The CH-53A arrived in 454:Stratford, Connecticut 431: 6071:Experimental aircraft 5983:CH-53E Super Stallion 5287:. Plume. p. 26. 5260:Gargus, John (2007). 5063:"CH-53D Sea Stallion" 4102:"RH-53D Sea Stallion" 3791:. 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Mako. 3316:Flight International 3111:on 30 September 2011 2967:Buck, Peter (2015). 2629:Boeing CH-47 Chinook 2602:Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe 2448:Main rotor diameter: 2173:Operation Eagle Claw 1994:killing one crewman. 1982:Khe Sanh Combat Base 1305:USMC VH-53D used by 1163:night vision goggles 1129:on 1 December 1971. 948:Operation Rooster 53 872:improve this article 753:Operation Eagle Claw 406:General Electric T64 296:Operation Eagle Claw 292:Operation Rooster 53 221:General Electric T64 6506:1962 redesignations 5515:S-22/23/24/25/26/27 5121:on 14 November 2008 4960:Takahara, Kanako. " 4879:Schwäbische Zeitung 4853:Israeli.Weapons.com 4655:aviation-safety.net 4081:Schwäbische Zeitung 3921:, 11 February 2010. 3862:English translation 3822:on 24 December 2010 3771:8 June 2017 at the 3731:. airattackmag.com. 3557:Schwäbische Zeitung 3386:The Times of Israel 3195:. Israeli Air Force 3137:on 16 November 2011 2973:. 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Index


HMH-362
FOB Edinburgh
Helmand Province
cargo helicopter
Manufacturer
Sikorsky Aircraft
United States Marine Corps
German Air Force
Israeli Air Force
Mexican Air Force
HH-53 "Super Jolly Green Giant"/MH-53 Pave Low
Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion
helicopters
Sikorsky Aircraft
United States Navy
Bureau of Naval Weapons
Sikorsky CH-37 Mojave
United States Marine Corps
S-61R
General Electric T64
turboshaft
S-64
CH-54
maiden flight
Vietnamese theater
United States Air Force
special operations
combat search and rescue
MH-53 Pave Low

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