Sikorsky CH-53 family

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:armament machine guns
gptkbp:capacity up to 55 troops
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:design twin-engine
heavy-lift
gptkbp:engine T64-GE-416 turboshaft
gptkbp:firstFlight 1964
gptkbp:height 26 ft 2 in (7.98 m)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sikorsky CH-53 family
gptkbp:introduced 1966
gptkbp:length 99 ft 0 in (30.18 m)
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Sikorsky_Aircraft_Corporation
gptkbp:maxSpeed 170 knots (196 mph; 315 km/h)
gptkbp:notableFeature advanced avionics
multi-mission capabilities
multi-role capabilities
long-range missions
combat search and rescue capabilities
high survivability
high payload capacity
search and rescue capabilities
high-altitude operations
special operations capabilities
support for amphibious operations
external cargo hooks
refueling capabilities
transport of heavy equipment
versatile operational roles
heavy armor options
three rotor blades
gptkbp:passengerCapacity up to 30,000 lb (13,600 kg)
gptkbp:range 600 nautical miles (690 mi; 1,110 km)
gptkbp:retired in some air forces
gptkbp:role transport helicopter
gptkbp:services 15,000 ft (4,600 m)
gptkbp:successor gptkb:CH-53K_King_Stallion
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Israeli_Air_Force
gptkb:Royal_Netherlands_Air_Force
gptkb:Royal_Australian_Air_Force
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkb:German_Air_Force
gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps
gptkbp:variant CH-53E Super Stallion
MH-53 Pave Low
CH-53A Sea Stallion
CH-53D Sea Stallion
gptkbp:weight up to 73,000 lb (33,000 kg) max takeoff weight
gptkbp:wingspan 79 ft 0 in (24.08 m)