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CH-53K Super Stallion

A revolution in Heavy Lift Helicopters. CH-53K Super Stallion. By: Zane Thomas. Thesis.

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CH-53K Super Stallion

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  1. A revolution in Heavy Lift Helicopters CH-53K Super Stallion By: Zane Thomas

  2. Thesis Sikorsky’s CH-53 or kilo model Super Stallion helicopter is a new revolution in 50 years of Heavy Lift rotary aircraft dominance; providing the troops of today with the best of the best at their fingertips. The aircraft improves in three main areas: 1. Aircraft Survivability, 2. Multi-mission capability, and 3. decreased maintenance and fuel costs.

  3. Aircraft Survivability 3 Gau-21 .50 caliber machine guns Infrared Counter Measures Composite airframe and rotor Ceramic and Kevlar Plating Classified radar absorbing material http://www.military.com/video/aircraft/gunships/the-longest-gunship-burst-ever/1466536496001/

  4. CH-53E Towing Capabilities

  5. Multi-Mission Capability Fly by wire avionics Mass gross load of 88,000 lbs. 3 7,500 horsepower turbine engines. Cruise speed of 200 mph. L pallet ready

  6. Decreased Maintenance Integrated Monitoring system Elastomeric main rotor head Half the weight of its predecessor Towing distance of 110 nautical miles. Lighter Airframe

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