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A revolution in Heavy Lift Helicopters By: Zane Thomas
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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.
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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/
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CH-53E Towing Capabilities
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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
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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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