The Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion is a heavy lift helicopter operated by the United States military. As the Sikorsky S-80, it was developed from the CH-53 Sea Stallion, mainly by adding a third engine, adding a seventh blade to the main rotor, and canting the tail rotor 20°. It was built by Sikorsky Aircraft for the United States Marine Corps.

The MH-53E Sea Dragon is the Navy’s dedicated AMCM platform, capable of mine hunting, mine sweeping, and mine neutralization through the use of various AMCM devices towed behind the...

The CH-53E Super Stallion heavy lift helicopter is breaking new ground for naval aviation. In December 2023, H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office (PMA-261) started installation of a...

2 天之前 · As the Navy's MH-53E Sea Dragon flies its last missions, former crew members reflect on the helicopter's legacy and the memories made during its years of service.

The MH-53E Sea Dragon is the U.S. Navy’s primary aerial mine countermeasures aircraft. A variant of the CH-53 Sea Stallion, the MH-53E is heavier and has a greater fuel capacity than its...

2024年11月22日 · NORFOLK, Va. -- The last two naval aviators to qualify to operate the MH-53E Sea Dragon are completing the final phases of their training while assigned to training squadron Helicopter Mine...

2021年12月11日 · On Jan. 8, 2014, a U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon minesweeping helicopter crashed off Virginia Beach. Of the five people aboard, four were rescued. Two died in the hospital.

The MH-53E Sea Dragon has been an integral part of the U.S. Navy since its introduction in 1986, serving vital roles in airborne mine countermeasures (AMCM) and heavy-lift operations.

The Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon is a heavy-lift helicopter that was designed to lift large payloads of cargo, including vehicles and artillery. The Sea Dragon can also transport up to 92 combat troops in the cabin and on an external sling.

2024年10月16日 · The MH-53E Sea Dragon is a large, heavy-lift helicopter primarily used by the U.S. Navy for mine countermeasures (MCM). It is a specialized version of the CH-53 Super Stallion with additional modifications for maritime missions.