Sikorsky MH-53

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:armament 3 × 7.62 mm miniguns or .50 cal machine guns
gptkbp:crew 6
gptkbp:derivedFrom gptkb:Sikorsky_CH-53_Sea_Stallion
gptkbp:firstFlight 1966
gptkbp:height 24 ft 11 in (7.59 m)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sikorsky MH-53
gptkbp:introduced 1967
gptkbp:length 88 ft 6 in (26.97 m)
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Sikorsky_Aircraft
gptkbp:maximumSpeed 165 knots (190 mph, 306 km/h)
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 46,000 lb (20,865 kg)
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Sea_Dragon
gptkb:Pave_Low
gptkbp:notableFeature advanced avionics
terrain-following radar
in-flight refueling capability
gptkbp:powerplant 2 × General Electric T64-GE-415 turboshaft engines
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:range 600 nmi (690 mi, 1,110 km)
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:CV-22_Osprey
gptkb:MH-60S_Knighthawk
gptkbp:retired 2008
gptkbp:role heavy-lift transport helicopter
special operations helicopter
gptkbp:usedFor special operations
combat search and rescue
mine countermeasures
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
Operation Desert Storm
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Sikorsky_CH-53
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:PAVE_Low
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7