The 'King Stallion' is the US Military's Most Powerful Helicopter
Rahul Kalvapalle — May 6, 2014 — Autos
References: sikorsky & defensenews
Helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky Aircraft unveiled the heavy-lifting CH-53K helicopter, nicknamed 'King Stallion.' This behemoth of a military chopper is the first Sikorsky aircraft to be entirely designed using digital tools.
The King Stallion features three new T-408 General Electric Aviation engines, which give it 50% more power than its predecessor, the CH-53E 'Super Stallion.' The helicopter also features all-new main rotor blades, improved transmission, a composite airframe construction and fly-by-wire digital flight controls.
The King Stallion is also designed to make maintenance and servicing as easy as possible -- it has fewer engine parts, offers better access to parts and allows for easy seat removal.
The King Stallion is thought to represent the future of heavy-lifting operations for the US Marine Corps, who are expected to buy 200 units. The helicopter is expected to make its debut flight later this year.
The King Stallion features three new T-408 General Electric Aviation engines, which give it 50% more power than its predecessor, the CH-53E 'Super Stallion.' The helicopter also features all-new main rotor blades, improved transmission, a composite airframe construction and fly-by-wire digital flight controls.
The King Stallion is also designed to make maintenance and servicing as easy as possible -- it has fewer engine parts, offers better access to parts and allows for easy seat removal.
The King Stallion is thought to represent the future of heavy-lifting operations for the US Marine Corps, who are expected to buy 200 units. The helicopter is expected to make its debut flight later this year.
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